The hourly minimum wage has gone up in Florida as of January 1st 2014. It changed from $7.79 to to $7.93 per hour which is about a 1.8% increase. It is not a large increase, but if you have a family law case where the minimum wage is a factor consider discussing the change and possible impacts with your family law attorney.
Florida’s minimum wage is higher than the Federal minimum wage which is currently $7.25 per hour.
by Lori Caldwell-Carr, Attorney
If trying to understand all of the concepts of Florida child support seem confusing and overwhelming, you are not alone! I have put together a brief overview to introduce the concept of what it is, how it is calculated, major factors that influence the amount that is ordered and tips for paying and receiving child support.
In addition, I have provided an overview of what is needed to modify an existing child support order or to have it terminated. The Child Support 101 document is also available from our services menu at the top of our website.
If you have recently been ordered to pay child support either through a divorce, paternity action or administrative process (Department of Revenue), you are most likely paying your support to the Florida State Disbursement Unit (FLSDU). It can be a frustrating and confusing process to try to get help from the court and the Department of Revenue.
Please read our new article about contesting incorrect delinquency notices from the Department of Revenue. It provides a methodical way to analyze a situation and help identify some of the problems which will help to resolve the problem.
If you are getting ready to start paying, or receiving child support payments, there is a good chance you will have to start working with the Florida State Disbursement Unit (FLSDU). The Disbursement Unit is a state run organization that provides a central location for people to pay and receive child support payments.
We have created an informational document about the FLSDU for those of you who need to pay or receive child support through the Florida State Disbursement Unit. We hope you will find helpful. If there is any other information about working with the disbursement unit you that need, please let me know and we will try to add it!
by Lori Caldwell-Carr, Attorney
If you move and you have a family law case in Florida, even if it is closed, you may need to update the court with your latest address. If your case is open and you have an attorney, your attorney’s address is used for court notification. However, if you are self-represented (pro se) you need to update the court and the opposing party of your address change or you may miss important notifications.
Even if your case is closed, if you are paying or receiving any kind of support such as child support or alimony, you may also need to update your address! We have recently updated our self-help section with a document about how to update your address with the court.
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