What Counts as Income for Florida Child Support?

What counts as income when Florida courts calculate child support? In this episode of When Split Happens, Jacksonville family law attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explains why child support is based on much more than a parent’s salary. Jay discusses how Florida courts consider wages, bonuses, overtime, commissions, tips, self-employment income, rental income, retirement benefits, Social Security, disability payments, and other sources of income. He also explains how courts may impute income when a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed and how income is calculated for self-employed parents. The episode also explains why full financial disclosure is essential and how failing to report income can affect a child support calculation. If you have questions about child support in Jacksonville or Northeast Florida, visit familylawyerjax.com. Follow Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube for Florida family law insights, legal updates, and practical guidance.