Miami Child Support Attorneys

Child support is one of the most disputed issues in any divorce or paternity case. The amount ordered today will affect your finances every month for years. Getting the calculation right, and ensuring it can be enforced or modified when circumstances change, is critical.

At Reynoso Erickson Trial Law, P.A., we represent parents on both sides of child support cases in Miami. We know how Florida’s support guidelines work, where the pressure points are, and how to protect your financial interests while ensuring your children are properly supported.

Understanding Child Support in Florida

Florida calculates child support using statutory guidelines based on a formula that considers each parent’s income, the time-sharing schedule, the cost of health insurance for the child, child care costs related to employment, and other support obligations.

The guidelines provide a starting point. The court can adjust the calculated amount when the facts justify it.

Common Disputes in Child Support Cases

• Unreported or Underreported Income: Self-employed parents, business owners, and cash-based workers often dispute the income figure used in the calculation.
• Imputation of Income: If a parent is unemployed or underemployed voluntarily, the court can impute income based on earning capacity.
• Overnight Calculations: The number of overnights with each parent affects the support amount.
• Add-On Expenses: Health insurance, day care, and uncovered medical costs are frequently contested.

How We Handle Child Support Cases

• Accurate Income Analysis: We work with forensic accountants when needed to determine actual income, especially in self-employment and business-owner cases.
• Challenging Imputed Income: If the other side claims you are voluntarily underemployed, we present evidence of your true earning capacity and job search efforts.
• Establishment and Modification: We handle initial support orders, post-judgment modifications, and Department of Revenue cases.
• Enforcement: When the other parent stops paying, we move quickly to enforce the order.

Modifying a Florida Child Support Order

Either parent can request a modification when circumstances have meaningfully changed. Common triggers include job loss or significant change in income, a new child or new support obligation, or a change in the time-sharing schedule. We can review your case and tell you whether modification is realistic.

Why Choose Reynoso Erickson Trial Law, P.A.?

• Trial-Tested Representation in Miami-Dade family courts
• Sophisticated Income and Asset Analysis
• Direct Attorney Access — a lawyer takes your call, not a receptionist
• Bilingual Representation for English- and Spanish-speaking clients
• 24/7 Availability for urgent matters