Child Support and Alimony

After separation occurs in a marital or family relationship, both parents owe a duty of support to each child. There is significant guidance in the law to determine the amount child support. Oftentimes, circumstances give rise for one spouse to pay alimony to the other. In 2023, more certain guidelines were put in place to determine the amount of spousal support. The experienced attorneys at Holz Family Law can assist you in determining your rights to receive or obligations to pay child support or alimony under Florida law. 

Situations that may qualify for exceptions to the rule include:

  • Older children
  • Substantial timesharing, which is at least 20 percent of overnight timesharing for the paying parent.
  • Extra expenses to cover special medical costs, private school tuition, extracurricular activities or other special needs

Don’t Delay Seeking A Modification

You cannot alter child support payments retroactively. If you need to make a change, it is in your best interest to file for a modification as soon as possible. Noncustodial parents must also keep up on their monthly payment. When they fail to make regular payments, they may receive a charge of contempt for nonpayment of child support.


Our experienced attorneys can help with all issues pertaining to child support. Whether you are the paying spouse seeking a modification or the recipient spouse looking to enforce child support payments, contact us for an initial consultation.


Email or call our Fort Myers office at (239) 332-3400 to speak to one of our attorneys.

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