Failure to Exercise Visitation in Florida

Failure to exercise time-sharing results in an adjustment of child support. “We previously held that application of section 61.30(11(b) is mandatory. Seiberlich v. Wolf, 859 So. 2d 570, 571 (Fla. 5th DCA 2003). Florida law mandates a reduction in child support whenever the non-custodial parent spends a “substantial amount of time” with the child. § 61.3O(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006). It seems intuitive that, conversely, the failure to spend time with a child mandates the forfeiture of the right to a reduction in child support.

The Legislature has specifically provided that a parent’s failure to exercise court-ordered or agreed-upon time-sharing, not caused by the other parent, resulting in the adjustment of child support, “shall be deemed a substantial change of circumstances…” § 61.30(11)(c), Fla. Stat. (2001). That modification is “retroactive to the date the noncustodial parent first failed to regularly exercise court-ordered or agreed visitation. Id.” Buhler v. Buhler

Protecting Your Financial Interests in Time-Sharing and Support Cases

When a parent fails to exercise their court-ordered visitation rights, the impact on child support calculations can be significant. Florida law recognizes this as a material change in circumstances, which opens the door for a modification in support obligations.

At Lane Law Firm, we help clients respond to these changes with a focused legal approach that prioritizes both financial security and parental involvement. If missed visitation is creating instability in your home, we’re here to help you seek a fair adjustment that reflects your current reality.

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If your co-parent is failing to uphold their visitation responsibilities, it could have a direct impact on your child support obligations and your child's well-being. Lane Law Firm strives to help clients take swift legal action in these situations. Our team works with individuals who need solid representation in high-conflict, high-asset family law matters.

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