Florida law allows child support to be ordered retroactively, reaching back to when the parents stopped living together, up to a limit of 24 months. A parent who waited to file can still recover support for that earlier period, which catches many parents on both sides of a case by surprise.
Support also extends beyond the base amount to cover costs like health insurance and childcare, divided between the parents. A child support attorney at Brodzki Jacobs can calculate what those additions mean for your order. Call 954-932-8300 to find out.
