Child support is determined in Florida based on a calculation set forth in Section 61.13 of the Florida Statutes. First, each party’s net earnings must be calculated by subtracting certain deductions (such as taxes and health insurance) from that party’s total gross earnings. Next, the base support amount must be determined from a chart which takes into consideration the combined net income of the parties and the number of children. Finally, the party paying support is entitled to credits to the extent that such party pays certain expenses such as health insurance or daycare for the children.
Child Custody and Visitation
We can assist you in protecting your assets (including your children) in all aspects of family law including divorces, child custody, estate and trust planning, administration and litigation and real property and business transactions and litigation.
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Guardianship
Spousal Support
Alimony is generally awarded based on the following factors: (1) the length of the marriage; and (2) each party’s need for alimony support as opposed to the other party’s ability to pay such support. The types of alimony that can be awarded include temporary, bridge the gap, lump sum, rehabilitative, durational and permanent periodic.
For more than 30 years, Steger Law has assisted their clients in connection with the formation, sale and other issues related to their small business entities.
Business Transactions
As the banking industry evolved through mergers and related issues, Sam’s practice gradually transitioned to representation of families in wills, trusts, estates, real property and business transactions and related litigation.
Limited Liability Companies
Florida has many options for the formation of business entities ranging from Subchapter S Corporations (“S Corporations”) to Subchapter C Corporations (“C Corporations”) and Limited Liability Companies (“LLC’s”) as well as general and limited partnerships and joint venture agreements.
Unless there are complications in the closing, attorneys charge the same as title companies to act as closing and title insurance agent. However, if a dispute arises or documents are required to clear title due to an estate or trust issue it is good to have an attorney on your team, especially one that is Board Certified in both real estate law and wills, trusts and estate planning.