AboutDan Bachert Expertise I can respond to questions pertaining to Florida Family Law within the specific areas of Divorce, Child Custody, Child Timesharing, Alimony and Child Support Enforcement/Modification, Equitable distribution, and Inter Family Adoptions.
Experience Actively practicing Family law in the Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties for the past nine years.
Organizations Florida Bar, Family Law Section of Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Bar Association, BNI
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University; Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas School of Law
Expert: Dan Bachert Date: 7/18/2008 Subject: Childrens Social Security-Child Support
Question As a custodial parent, in Florida, whose children receive social security because of my age, not disability, is this income considered in any way towards my income in the calculation of the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet.
Where can I research statue or case law regarding this issue? Thanks, DKM
Answer Hi David, the SS benefits you receive is used to calculate you income for calculating child support. The child support received by the child reduces the total amount of child support needed by the child. To research the statutory or case law regarding this matter see Findlaw.com and/or Westlaw.com or you can go to your local library or law school and research the materials in print form.
I hope this information was helpful to you.
This answer is based solely on the information you have provided in your question and as always, I would advise that you arrange for an in person consultation with an attorney from my firm or another Family Law attorney familiar with Florida Family Law who can analyze the specific facts and circumstances of the case more closely to better advise you.
Sincerely,
Daniel Bachert, Esq.
The Bachert Law Firm, P.A.
330 Clematis Street, Suite 222
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 653-3951
