Missing child support payments in Florida can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. In this episode of When Split Happens, family law attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explains how Florida enforces child support orders, what happens when payments fall behind, and the options available to both parents.

Learn how unpaid child support becomes a legal judgment, the enforcement tools available—including wage garnishment, license suspension, tax refund interception, and contempt of court—and why acting quickly is essential if your financial circumstances change. Whether you're seeking to enforce a child support order or need to request a modification, this episode provides practical guidance on navigating Florida's child support laws.

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Military deployment can create unique challenges for parents navigating custody and time-sharing in Florida. In this episode of When Split Happens, Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explains how Florida law protects the parental rights of deployed service members and what families can do to prepare before deployment.

Jay discusses whether deployment can affect custody, how parenting plans should address military service, temporary modifications during deployment, virtual communication with children, delegation of time-sharing to family members, and why courts generally cannot make permanent custody changes based solely on military deployment.

Whether you're an active-duty service member, military spouse, or co-parent, this episode offers practical guidance on protecting your parental rights while balancing the realities of military service.

If you're facing a military custody issue in Jacksonville or Northeast Florida, understanding these legal protections can help you create a parenting plan that works both during and after deployment.

This episode is part of our ongoing series covering military divorce and family law issues affecting service members and their families in Florida.

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Military retirement benefits are often one of the most valuable assets in a military divorce, and dividing them involves both Florida family law and federal regulations. In this episode of When Split Happens, Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explains how military pensions are treated during divorce and why these cases require careful planning.

Jay discusses how Florida's equitable distribution laws apply to military retirement, the role of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA), and the significance of the 10/10 Rule. He also explains how courts calculate a spouse's share of military retirement benefits, common mistakes involving DFAS orders, and why properly drafted pension division orders are critical.

Whether you're an active-duty service member, veteran, or military spouse, this episode provides a practical overview of the rules that can have a lasting impact on your financial future.

If you're facing a military divorce in Jacksonville or Northeast Florida, understanding how military retirement benefits are divided can help you make informed decisions throughout the process.

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