Men's Rights Aggressively Defended
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The Law Firm of Sam R. Assini LLC
 
April 2011
IN THIS ISSUE
Successful Stepfamilies
How is child support calculated?
Unwed Fathers and Parental Rights

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Marriage is hard enough by itself, now add the addition of an instant stepfamily and what was already hard has become harder. You, your spouse and the children need to be prepared for the change that will occur in the family dynamic. Get a few ideas from the Successful Stepfamilies article has to how to prepare yourself, spouse and children for the change.


How is child support calculated?

  

Additionally, the Court has the ability to order retroactive child support to the date of filing, the date of separation up to twenty-four (24) months.  So, it is important for anyone involved in a divorce or paternity action to begin paying child support as soon as possible to avoid the accrual of large arrearages.  If the Court does assess arrearages, there will usually be an additional twenty percent (20%) of the ongoing child support amount added to the monthly payment until all arrearages are paid in full. 

 

This is one of the most frequently asked questions by individuals involved in a divorce or paternity action.  There is both a long and short answer to the question.  The short answer is that the Florida Statutes provide a guideline amount for child support.  Most attorneys and all judges use a program which they input specific facts about each parent: gross income; amount (if any) that each parent pays for their own health insurance; amount (if any) that each parent pays for the child(ren)'s health insurance; amount of any daycare expenses, who will claim the dependency exemption(s) for the chil(ren); and any mandatory dues or retirement payments made. The program also takes into consideration the timesharing plan of the parties.  Once all of this information is entered, the program provides a presumptive child support amount. 

 

The longer answer involves special circumstances.  The Court must also consider various factors which include, but are not limited to: the age of the child(ren); any special medical considerations; timesharing expenses (if one parent needs to travel a long distance); financial status and ability of each parent; the standard of living previously established; and any other factor that would be in the best interest of the child.

 

The court has the ability to deviate plus or minus five percent (5%) from the presumptive guidelines amount without making any findings. Any other deviation must be supported by factual findings.

 


Unwed Fathers and Parental Rights  

 

  
In California over the past couple of years there has been a custody battle over a two-year old girl named Vanessa. The mother of the child placed her for adoption stating that she did not know the identity of the father. Please read the article and let us know what you think by posting comments on our Facebook or by emailing us.
  

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Join the Law Firm of Sam R. Assini, LLC on Sunday, April 17, 2011 for a car wash in Sam's Plaza on US 41 in Fort Myers. The car wash is to support the men presently residing at Ann's Restoration House. Come out and get your car washed by an attorney for a good cause.....it's about time we put them to work, don't you think!!! J