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 eleven 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
Question My now ex-boyfriend is offering $500 a month for our 8 month old daughter as child support. But according to the Florida State child support guidelines, I'm entitled to $700-$800 / month based on combined income. I've already filed for child support last week. My question is, should I draw up some sort of document stating that he is to pay me TEMPORARY child support of $500 until the permanent child support is ordered? Or should I just wait all together until he is served?
Answer Hi LaShanda, I would refrain from drafting anything indicting that you have agreed to accept a lesser amount of child support than what is due. If he pays the $500.00 accept it and continue to move forward with the child support action.
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
