Kimberly Schultz attorney at Law

A complicated issue Child support can be complicated, confusing and a sensitive issue.  It is very important, however, that the calculation is correct and the amount not too high or too little. Attorney Kimberly Schultz  has over 10 years of experience in this and will help you through thoughtful advocacy to get the financial support that your child is entitled to. What amount of child support can I get? Under Florida law, both parents should provide for their children and it is the child’s right that his/her basic needs be met.   The amount of child support that a parent can receive is based on guidelines provided within Florida Statutes.  These guidelines judge a lot of factors in calculating child support. The number of children and the combined income of the parents is considered.   The cost of daycare and health insurance are incorporated, as well as the number o...

A father and his children The body of law dealing with the fundamental legal relationship between a father and his children (albeit biological or adopted) is called paternity law.   The father has rights and obligations to his children and his children have the right to know their father will provide for them. Issues that may come up in connection with paternity law are an inheritance, issues of legitimacy, parental responsibilities, the father’s rights to child custody and his obligations in connection with child support. Will the real father please stand up?  Usually, under common law, a child’s father is considered to be the man that his/her mother is married to. This can come into dispute, however, during divorce or a separation.  Evidence can be obtained to show the contrary, which can have an impact on child custody and child support cases. A child can also be born in a relationship where the parents are not married. ...