If you have been ordered to pay child support, it is crucial that you take that responsibility seriously. Failure to keep up with these payments can leave you facing some serious penalties including fines and, in some cases, even jail time.
The dos and don'ts of exchanging custody of your child
Sharing custody of your child is not easy, particularly if the person with whom you share custody is someone you don't even like. When there are negative emotions between parents, even brief interactions have the potential to turn into bitter fights. This is why many parents across Florida find themselves dreading custody exchanges.
Penalties for unpaid support may be harsher than you think
Paying child support is an obligation that parents all across Florida must fulfill. Every month, they write checks or have money deducted from a paycheck to support a child they might not have a relationship with or see as much as they'd like to. Even more frustrating is the fact that the other parent receiving this money may be someone the paying parent hates, distrusts or resents.
