How do the courts calculate income for the parent that is married when filing child support?

Just his income because it is not her duty to support his children.

What is child support for?

No, child support is for the children but for their necessities. It is not meant to be a savings plan but to take care of their daily needs.

If cps cames to my home and wants me to take a drug test do i have to

Do you have children? If you have children, and CPS has a report of abuse or neglect, if they shelter your children, they could get an order from...

Pro se divorce. Husband did not respond to petition and case entered into default. I am wondering if I need a lawyer now.

He can ask the court to modify the child support, I assume it was a temporary order, but if he did not submit a financial affidavit, the court is...

You can wait until the pre-filing interview to speak to an Assistant State Attorney or have an attorney contact the State Attorney's Office in this...

How can I temporarily stop a deduction order until a court hearing?

You could put one in but you would need to set a hearing on it to get an order terminating the IDO. You should retain an attorney to do this so...

You need to file for a dissolution of marriage as the family court’s order will take precedence over the orders of the civil court. When you say...

Legal separation in Florida?

An actual legal separation does not exist in Florida but you are correct that a post-nuptial agreement is available in Florida. I suggest you...

Can you ask for a different form of alimony after "bridge the gap" ends?

If you have a final judgment, you can ask for a change in alimony by way of a supplemental petition to modify but you have to meet the substantial...

If am not currently paying court ordered child support and I want to move to a different state, should I file voluntarily?

If you file, you should retain counsel because you will need to file a petition to determine paternity and child support. If you want to have...