Armour v. McMiller, August 7, 2009, 5th District Court of Appeal

There were several issues addressed in this case. But one of clear issues was about healthcare. The Appeals Court reversed the trial court order for a certain amount of child supporticon. The reason: because the trial court did not address healthcare expenses for the child.

Florida Statute 61.30(1)(b) states: "each order for child support SHALL contain a provision for health insurance coverage for the minor child, when that coverage is reasonable available."

Obviously, there are many child support orders that do not conform to this requirement. But the statute does give someone the ability to argue health insurance costs should always be incorporated into child support.