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Can I appeal a child arrangement order?

You need the courts permission to appeal. You can request permission from the judge who made the decision. If you didnt ask for permission, or if the judge who made the decision refused to give you permission to appeal, then you can ask permission from the court that you are appealing to.

How is child support calculated in Florida?

Florida follows an Income Shares Model for determining child support. This means that courts will attempt to estimate the amount of money the parents would have spent on their children if they remained together and were not divorcing. This amount is then divided between the two parents, based on their incomes.

How much does a father have to pay for child support in Florida?

In a nutshell, the noncustodial parent is authorized to pay the custodial parent monthly child support ranging 40%-60% based on their income calculations, as per family law of Florida.

What is normal child support in Florida?

Florida. If monthly income exceeds $10,000, child support is calculated by multiplying the amount of income over $10,000 by a percentage based on the number of children. For this, one child is 5%, two is 7.5%, three is 9.5%, four is 11%, five is 12%, and six is 12.5%.

How much does it cost to file a petition in Florida?

The court charges a filing fee of about $400. Go to County Resources for the exact filing fee for your county. If you plan to pay the full amount at the time of filing, it is usually best to pay with cash or check, as the clerk of court will charge extra fees if you pay with a credit card.

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