Official online self-service portal where parents can view case information, make payments, check payment history, update contact information, and manage their Florida child support accounts. Requires account registration with your case number. Available 24/7 at childsupport.floridarevenue.com. For technical help or case questions, call (850) 488-5437 Mon-Fri 7:30 AM to 5 PM. A convenient tool for dads managing ongoing support obligations.
Child support in the United States is administered state-by-state under the Title IV-D federal program, with every state required to operate a child support enforcement agency. These agencies establish paternity, locate non-custodial parents, calculate support obligations, and enforce payments through wage garnishment, tax refund intercepts, license suspension, and other civil enforcement tools. Support amounts are calculated using state-specific guidelines, most based on an income shares or percentage-of-income formula. Fathers paying support can request modifications when their income drops substantially or when circumstances change (job loss, additional children, disability). Fathers owed support can open a case with their state agency free of charge. This directory includes each state's child support agency, online calculators, local enforcement offices, and modification resources.
Child Support in Florida
Florida handles family law in circuit courts across its 20 judicial circuits. The Department of Revenue Child Support Program oversees enforcement statewide. Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale are the largest metros. Florida has an active self-help court system, free online parenting courses, and Bay Area Legal Services, Three Rivers Legal Services, and other LSC programs providing representation.
Florida Child Support Calculator & Guidelines — Official Florida child support guidelines from the Department of Revenue, based on Florida Statute 61.30 (income shares model). Explains how
Florida DOR — Changing Support Orders — Official state resource explaining how to modify child support orders through the Florida Department of Revenue. Either parent can request a
Dads Evoking Change — Nonprofit organization specifically helping fathers navigate the family court system including child support and custody. Offers free legal
Fathers Help Network — Nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting fathers' rights by providing low-cost legal advice and assistance in seeking legal counsel fo
Child Support — Common Questions
How do I open a child support case?
Apply through your state's Child Support Services agency — usually online, in person, or by mail. Applications are free, and the agency handles paternity establishment, order creation, and enforcement on your behalf. You don't need the other parent's cooperation to open a case.
Can I modify my child support order?
Yes, if there's a substantial change in circumstances (income drop of 15–25% or more, job loss, disability, a new child, change in custody time). File a Motion to Modify with the court that issued the original order. Most states don't modify retroactively — file as soon as circumstances change.
What happens if I can't pay?
Contact the child support agency immediately — don't ignore the debt. Options include payment plans, hardship modifications, and in some states, work programs that substitute community service for payment. Accumulated arrears don't disappear but can sometimes be reduced through debt compromise programs.
How is the amount calculated?
Each state uses guidelines — most follow Income Shares (combining both parents' income) or Percentage of Income (only non-custodial parent's income). Online calculators on every state agency site estimate your obligation. The actual order also considers health insurance, childcare, and other add-ons.