Child Support Lawyer in DeLand, FL

Attorney Bradley S. Sherman is an experienced family law lawyer in DeLand, FL with experience in child support. Our firm can help parents with child custody, child relocation, modification of agreement, and other legal matters. We serve clients throughout Daytona Beach, DeBary, Deltona, Orange City, and surrounding areas.

 

Do You Need a Child Support Attorney?

 

Whether you are seeking a divorce or are an unmarried parent with a minor child, a child support attorney can provide you with unbiased expert advice and represent you in family court. In the State of Florida, an unwed mother is automatically granted sole custody of her child at birth. As a result, the father has no obligation for child support. Our law firm can help establish paternity to help you seek child support in these circumstances.

 

Child Support Payments

 

The family court takes the income and expenses of both parents when determining child support. Having sole custody of a minor child doesn’t absolve the parent of providing financial assistance. Once the court determines child support payments, its decision is binding. And failure to make the court required child support payments can result in severe legal consequences. In cases where your finances are significantly reduced, and you can no longer afford child support payments, or are seeking additional child support, a child support attorney can file a modification of agreement with family court on your behalf.

 

Child Relocation

 

When you have custody of a minor child, Florida law prohibits the parent from moving more than 50 miles from their current residence for 60 days or more. If you need to relocate with your child due to a job, financial or family reason, a child support lawyer can help. We will file a petition on your behalf and represent you in family court to help establish the basis for granting your petition. Upon approval, the court will provide a binding order listing the terms and conditions of the revised child custody arrangement.

 

Child Custody for Fathers

 

The State of Florida does not automatically grant parental rights to fathers who are not married to the mother of a minor child at the time of birth. A child custody lawyer can help fathers establish paternity to have family courts recognize their parental rights for visitation, support, and/or custody of their minor child(ren).

 

Visit our website or contact us at (386) 532-6000 to consult with an experienced child support lawyer in Deland, FL, today!