In child support cases, one often-overlooked factor is the cost of travel for timesharing when parents live in different states or far apart. Courts must consider these travel expenses when calculating child support obligations.
In the case of Aranda v. Padilla, the District Court ruled that the Circuit Court erred by requiring the father to cover the full cost of transportation and supervision for his visitation. The Court emphasized that “the expense of transporting the minor child for visitation is a childrearing expense, like any other, which should be shared by the parents according to their financial means.” (Aranda v. Padilla, 216 So. 3d 652, 654, Fla. 4th DCA 2017).
If you believe this issue applies to your case, contact us. We can help you ensure child support is properly adjusted to reflect these travel costs.
