Child Support: The Problem With Online Calculators

Do not trust the child support calculators that are online. Most of them are simply not accurate. First, Florida Statute 61.30 sets forth the child support figures. Some of those online calculators are not even specific to Florida. 

Additionally, they do not consider the appropriate tax effect of the taxes that need to be deducted. Furthermore, they do not provide for discounts based on health insurance premiums for the parties, the children, and appropriate childcare expenses. 

What Courts Will Consider

We use the same program that the judges use, and they are accurate. The child support amounts are based on both parties’ net income, not their gross income figures. The judge will also consider a party’s total income, which includes bonus income, overtime income, and other in-kind income, such as expenses covered by a party’s employer or their own business, to determine a more accurate figure. 

The judge is required to consider the number of overnights each party has, which will also affect the amount of child support. Do not just assume that Florida is a 50-50 state. This is just the starting point. Keep in mind the child support statute allows for a party to go back retroactively for up to two years from the date that a legal action is filed, so you can recover back child support. 

Our law firm focuses on divorces and other family law matters throughout the State of Florida. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can have a free consultation with one of our lawyers, and we can give you more insight into the process. 

Speak With a Florida Child Support Attorney Today

The Florida child support attorneys at Winthrop Law Offices, P.A., are dedicated to providing every client with the answers they need to make informed decisions. Contact our firm today to schedule a free consultation.