Miami, FL asked in Child Support for Florida

Q: If the mom is making more money than dad, but she's the only one paying for all the expenses.Can she files for child sup

Port. They're not married, was living together, but recently separated. Can the mother files for child support if she makes $66000/year and dad makes $4500/year.

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A: Yes. Both parents have a legal obligation to financially support their child. If one parent makes less than minimum wage, at the very least minimum wage would be imputed. Also, daycare costs, if any, health insurance costs would also be taken into account when child support is established.

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