Miami, FL asked in Child Support for Florida

Q: Hello. My ex husband is trying to get a child support modification since he had a significant salary cut. He has a

Lawyer, I can't afford one. His lawyer is doing the child support calculation . Since I have no knowledge of how is calculated,how do I know they did the correct calculations or will the judge will check the numbers before approval?

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Rand Scott Lieber
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  • Licensed in Florida

A: The judge is not going to check it. Ask to see the worksheet in advance. You can look for a lawyer that will give you a free consultation and verify the numbers. There are also free child support calculators online. Although they may not be exact you will be able to confirm that the number is in the correct ballpark.

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