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Florida uses the income shares model. Florida uses the Income Shares Model under Florida Statutes Section 61.30. Both parents' net monthly incomes are combined and matched to a statutory guidelines chart that determines the basic support obligation based on combined income and number of children. Each parent pays their proportional share based on their percentage of combined income. A time-sharing adjustment applies when a parent exercises at least 20% of overnights per year (73+ overnights), multiplying the obligation by 1.5 and adjusting based on overnight percentages. For combined monthly income exceeding $10,000, graduated percentages of 5.0%-12.5% (based on number of children) apply to income above the threshold. Modifications require at least a 15% or $50 difference (whichever is greater) from the existing obligation.

Gross income from all sources is typically used, including wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, rental income, investment income, Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, and disability benefits. Courts may also impute income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.

Child support in Florida generally continues until the child turns 18, or through high school graduation if the child is still in school. Some orders extend to age 19 or 21 depending on the state and circumstances (college support, special needs).

Yes, child support orders in Florida can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances. Common reasons include significant income changes (job loss, promotion), changes in custody arrangement, changes in the child's needs, or changes in healthcare costs.

Florida has enforcement mechanisms including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, license suspension (driver's and professional), bank account levies, contempt of court charges, and reporting to credit bureaus. Failure to pay can result in fines and jail time.