Gainesville Child Support Lawyer

Helping Families Secure Fair Child Support in Gainesville, FL

Ensuring that your child receives the financial support they need is one of the most important aspects of family law. Whether you’re seeking child support for the first time or need to modify an existing order, Leonard Legal is here to provide the legal guidance you need.

We serve clients throughout Gainesville, from West Hills to Suburban Heights, helping them secure fair and enforceable child support agreements that protect their children’s financial futures.

How Child Support is Determined in Florida

Florida uses a child support guideline system to calculate how much child support should be paid. This formula considers the income of both parents, the number of children, and the time-sharing arrangement.

However, additional factors, such as special needs or medical expenses, may also come into play. Our Gainesville attorneys are well-versed in the Alachua County court system and know how to ensure that your child support order is fair and accurate.

Factors that Affect Child Support Calculations:

Parental Income: Both parents’ incomes are used to calculate the child support amount. Whether you’re employed in Downtown Gainesville or working remotely from Archer, we’ll ensure your income is properly accounted for in the support calculation.
Time-Sharing Schedule: The number of overnights the child spends with each parent is a key factor in determining child support. If you have primary custody, you may be entitled to more support.
Healthcare and Childcare Costs: Medical expenses, daycare, and education costs are all factored into the final support figure, ensuring your child’s needs are fully covered.

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Modifying Child Support Orders in Gainesville

Life circumstances can change, and your child support agreement may need to be updated to reflect these changes. Whether you’ve lost your job or experienced an increase in income, Leonard Legal can help you modify your child support order.

Job Loss or Salary Increase: If you’ve lost your job or received a promotion in Northwest Gainesville, you may need to modify your support order. We’ll guide you through the process of filing for a modification in Alachua County Family Court.
Change in Custody: If your child is now spending more or less time with you, this could affect your child support arrangement. We’ve successfully helped clients modify their agreements to reflect changes in time-sharing.

Enforcing Child Support Orders

When a parent fails to meet their child support obligations, it can put a child’s financial well-being at risk. Our Gainesville child support attorneys will help you take legal action to enforce the court’s order. Whether you live in Midtown Gainesville or Pleasant Street, we’ll work to ensure your child receives the support they deserve.

Other Family Law Services We Offer

At Leonard Legal, we offer a full range of family law services in Gainesville. In addition to child support, we also provide:

Divorce: We help Gainesville clients navigate both contested and uncontested divorces, including alimony, child custody, and asset division.
Child Custody: Our child custody attorneys work to secure time-sharing arrangements that prioritize your child’s best interests.
Paternity: We help parents establish paternity and secure legal rights or financial support for their children.
Modifications: If your life circumstances have changed, we can assist with modifying child support, alimony, or custody agreements.

Contact Leonard Legal for a Free Child Support Consultation

If you’re involved in a child support case, Leonard Legal is here to help. Our Gainesville attorneys have extensive experience in handling child support cases and can guide you through the process of securing or modifying support. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Proven Record of Success

“Could not have asked for a better experience with Leonard Legal. I was in a very tough and unfortunate situation, and I am so grateful that I chose to have Christine represent me. From the very beginning, I was treated with respect and as a priority. Everything was explained very clearly, and my questions were always answered right away. Not only is Christine a great lawyer, she is also very personable which was a tremendous help during the process. Christine truly went above and beyond and I am so thankful. Highly recommend!” – Dierdre Reimold (Client)