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Child Support Attorney Panama City
Navigating the complexities of child support can be challenging for families. At The Virga Law Firm, P.A., we understand the importance of ensuring that children have the financial support they need for a stable and secure future. When you work with a child support attorney at our firm, we will handle your case with diligence and respect for all parties involved. The Virga Law Firm, P.A. offers a range of services related to child support, such as establishing support during a divorce, enforcing an existing support order, or modifying child support after a significant life event.
To learn how a child support lawyer at The Virga Law Firm, P.A. can help you, call (800) 822-5170.
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From start to finish, they truly took the time to listen to every detail of my case and made me feel heard and supported.
Carli S.
L"Virga Law Firm Has a Gem in Katie Jo"
She facilitated the discovery process in my case in a professional and very patient manner.
LORI PUENTES
t"She did an excellent job"
Katie Jo, she did an excellent job and was very detailed in all my discovery.
thanh nguyen
J"Outstanding Family Law Firm"
They are sharp, strategic, and extremely thorough.
Jason Soman
J"They Did a Great Job in My Case"
Was recommended by Nolin Investigations.
James Williams
L"They Have Done Everything Needed"
They have definitely done everything they need to.
Lacey Miller
N"Absolutely amazing to work with"
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a team that is very responsive and doesn’t waste time getting things taken care of.
Nate Harris
D"An excellent help to me"
She answered all of my questions in a swift, timely manner and even addressed all of my individual concerns throughout the process.
Derick Gill
A"Mr. Chad Self Was Fantastic"
Mr. Chad Self was fantastic. He was very quick to contact me with all my questions and concerns.
Angela Mercer
C"Meagan Smith Was Amazing to Work With"
The Virga Law Firm Discovery Specialist Meagan Smith was amazing to work with. She was professional, attentive, patient, and easy to get ahold of.
Charles Lawrence
B"J. Chad Self was diligent and attentive."
When I needed immediate action to enforce my settlement, the Virga Law Firm was my first call.
Bryan Melnuk
M"The team at Virga Law Firm is great!"
They've made this process so far very simple for me, explained everything in great detail, and go above and beyond in assisting me.
Marston Burnett
D"Meagan Smith’s timing, updates, work ethic, and personality are just impeccable."
Thank you so much for your speedy yet stellar work in getting this issue resolved.
Derek Thomas
A"The firm is super professional."
The firm is super professional and they have helped me understand each step of my situation and also handled my concerns with a great deal of professionalism and honesty.
Ahmed Siliha
D"What a great team."
I couldn't have asked for better service involving my custody case.
Dan From Gatlinburg
L"Mr. Virga Is the Owner of Virga Law and I Was Very Pleased With His Performance."
Mr. Virga and his team really worked hard to prove my case and to get the win we never received.
Lex Egea
L"Mr. Gerard Virga Was My 4th and Final Lawyer."
Mr. Virga and his team really worked hard to prove my case and to get the win we never received.
Lex Egea
L"Mr. Virga is the owner of Virga Law and I was very pleased with his performance."
Mr. Virga and his team really worked hard to prove my case and to get the win we never received.
Lex Egea
G"He Was Phenomenal in Court"
When it came to court day, he was phenomenal.
Gary Thomas
S"Virga Law Firm Is the Best"
Virga Law Firm is the best law firm in the panhandle!
Symphony Salazar
S"Virga Law Firm Is the Best in the Panhandle"
Virga Law Firm is the best law firm in the panhandle!
Symphony Salazar
A"They take good care of you."
They take good care of you.
April
B"Awesome people!"
Thank you for all you do in our community!
Bj Meadows
R"Very informative on what was needed"
Katie Jo Anderson was very informative and attentive, following up accordingly during the discovery process.
Richard Donnelly
S"The Virga Law Firm is the best law firm anyone could get help from."
Very open-minded, helpful, and caring!
Symphony Salazar
M"One of the Best Reputations Around"
They have one of the best reputations around. I encourage all to check them out.
Michael Bartz
A"Great law firm helped my daughter"
Great law firm helped my daughter with our granddaughter with a name change.
ANGEL BELTRAN
R"Exceptionally supportive and attentive staff"
Exceptionally supportive and attentive to the work required to have a positive outcome in my case.
Ryan Williams
N"I would have this firm represent me over and over!"
They got me everything I asked for in my settlement and have helped other friends and family win cases as well.
Noelle
N"They treat you like family and truly care"
Gerard and his amazing firm treat you like family and truly care about your outcome.
Noelle
I can’t recommend The Virga Law Firm enough
I can’t recommend The Virga Law Firm enough… especially Lisa Lazan / Shawna Vickers. From start to finish, they truly took the time to listen to every detail of my case and made me feel heard and supported throughout the entire process. No matter the time of day, they were always responsive and willing to answer my questions, which gave me so much peace of mind. Even in a tough situation with a difficult opposing counsel, they kept me calm, grounded, and confident every step of the way. Their professionalism, exceptional knowledge, grit, and assertiveness made all the difference. I’m incredibly grateful for their dedication and the way they handled everything with such care and confidence.
Carli S.
Virga Law Firm Has a Gem in Katie Jo
Virga Law Firm has a gem in Katie Jo. She facilitated the discovery process in my case in a professional and very patient manner. Her job can be a difficult one, handling sensitive information in difficult situations, and somehow she managed to expertly navigate me through the experience pleasantly, with a smile in her voice. Mr. Virga should be proud of Katie and the entire team representing the firm; their passion to serve the client is top notch!
LORI PUENTES
She did an excellent job
Katie Jo, she did an excellent job and was very detailed in all my discovery. She is very thorough in her process. Thank you very much.
thanh nguyen
Outstanding Family Law Firm
I’ve had the pleasure of working with The Virga Law Firm on family law matters in the Florida Panhandle, and they are outstanding. As a forensic CPA, I’ve seen firsthand how well Gerard Virga and his team handle complex matters. They are sharp, strategic, and extremely thorough.
The Virga Law Firm team is professional, well-prepared, and strong advocates for their clients. I highly recommend them to anyone needing an experienced and trustworthy family law attorney.
Jason Soman
They Did a Great Job in My Case
Was recommended by Nolin Investigations and they did a great job in my case.
James Williams
They Have Done Everything Needed
They have definitely done everything they need to for my case.
Lacey Miller
Absolutely amazing to work with
Everyone with The Virga Law Firm in Pensacola has been absolutely amazing to work with. David Lohr and his team (Keary Schear and Meagan Smith) know their stuff and take care of business. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a team that is very responsive and doesn’t waste time getting things taken care of. Thank you again for your hard work!
Nate Harris
An excellent help to me
Katie Jo Anderson was an excellent help to me along the way with ordering my finances and aiding me in filling out paperwork. She answered all of my questions in a swift, timely manner and even addressed all of my individual concerns throughout the process. The Virga Law Firm is a collection of highly skilled and very friendly representatives that are with you every step of the way.
Derick Gill
Mr. Chad Self Was Fantastic
I had the pleasure of Virga Law Firm on my case. Mr. Chad Self was fantastic. He was very quick to contact me with all my questions and concerns. I highly recommend them, and should I need services again, I know exactly who I need to contact! THANK YOU!!!!
Angela Mercer
Meagan Smith Was Amazing to Work With
The Virga Law Firm Discovery Specialist, Meagan Smith, was amazing to work with. She was professional, attentive, patient, and easy to get ahold of if I had any questions, whether through texting in Clio or calling into the office. Meagan was very good at catching any mistakes or items I was missing. She walked me through all the required financial documentation and information needed to assist my lawyer (David Lohr) in initiating my case. I am very pleased with my choice of choosing The Virga Law Firm to represent me.
Charles Lawrence
J. Chad Self was diligent and attentive.
J. Chad Self was diligent and attentive during the entire process. When I needed immediate action to enforce my settlement, the Virga Law Firm was my first call.
Bryan Melnuk
The team at Virga Law Firm is great!
The team at Virga Law Firm is great! I've never dealt with lawyers or been in a divorce until now. They've made this process so far very simple for me, explained everything in great detail, and go above and beyond in assisting me, making this a smooth process. I've dealt with Meagan more than anyone so far; she has been great to work with during the entire discovery process. I would highly recommend anyone in need of a lawyer to give Virga Law Firm a call.
Marston Burnett
Meagan Smith’s timing, updates, work ethic, and personality are just impeccable.
Meagan Smith’s timing, updates, work ethic, and personality are just impeccable. Thank you so much for your speedy yet stellar work in getting this issue resolved. She’s the fastest discoverer of all! Thanks again.
Derek Thomas
The firm is super professional.
I have to say that this experience would have never felt as reassuring if it wasn't for Mrs. Taylor and her amazing team (Shawna, Katie, and all of the rest of the team). The firm is super professional and they have helped me understand each step of my situation and also handled my concerns with a great deal of professionalism and honesty. Katie was super helpful helping me gather the needed data and organize it in the best way to get this case finished as fast as you could wish safely. Shawna was also helping, taking care of all the updates, handling my questions and concerns together with Mrs. Taylor. I felt super confident and I am very glad to have needed their help and support in my case. A final big thank you to this amazing firm.
Ahmed Siliha
What a great team.
What a great team. I couldn't have asked for better service involving my custody case. The paralegal work here is detailed and prompt. During the discovery process, I was well informed and guided in a way that made it as easy and quick as possible. All of my questions were answered and I was well informed on every issue. The entire team has been great and is time well spent. Thank you.
Dan From Gatlinburg
Mr. Virga Is the Owner of Virga Law and I Was Very Pleased With His Performance.
Virga Law Firm was my 3rd law firm within a year and I used 2 lawyers at this firm to make 4 lawyers total with my case in Pensacola, FL. First—it is SO HARD to hire the right person who cares and does the job you need to get done. Mr. Gerard Virga was my 4th and final lawyer. Mr. Virga is the owner of Virga Law and I was very pleased with his performance.
My case ran over 4 years due to mistakes made from my previous lawyers, judges who don't care to follow law, case law, evidence, subject matter experts, or accept real evidence. Sometimes being a dad, that wasn't married, with a child in Florida, can really work against you if you don't know fathers' rights and the mother does. No matter what you do, the outcome we wish for may never work out for you. Keep that in mind as you give all your money away to everyone else throughout the process.
Mr. Virga and his team really worked hard to prove my case and to get the win we never received. Endless hours of direct contact with him, the team or assistants, and paralegals was very helpful and appreciated. I felt heard most of the time and my worries warranted. But at the end of the day, the judges have the final say and move the law in any direction they choose.
If you need an honest law firm, Virga and his team are the people to talk to. Nothing moves fast, everything is expensive, and finding peace is nearly impossible until the dust settles. Something to think about in a nasty divorce or separation is finding a solid forensic CPA and money team that can work closely with your lawyer team. Lawyers speak law and money teams speak money. At the end of the day, it's all about money and not being nice, peaceful, making sense, or cordial when navigating all of this. I wish whoever reads this the best of luck in a system that 80%+ of the time works in the mother's favor.
Lex Egea
Mr. Gerard Virga Was My 4th and Final Lawyer.
Virga Law Firm was my 3rd law firm within a year and I used 2 lawyers at this firm to make 4 lawyers total with my case in Pensacola, FL. First—it is SO HARD to hire the right person who cares and does the job you need to get done. Mr. Gerard Virga was my 4th and final lawyer. Mr. Virga is the owner of Virga Law and I was very pleased with his performance.
My case ran over 4 years due to mistakes made from my previous lawyers, judges who don't care to follow law, case law, evidence, subject matter experts, or accept real evidence. Sometimes being a dad, that wasn't married, with a child in Florida, can really work against you if you don’t know fathers' rights and the mother does. No matter what you do, the outcome we wish for may never work out for you. Keep that in mind as you give all your money away to everyone else throughout the process.
Mr. Virga and his team really worked hard to prove my case and to get the win we never received. Endless hours of direct contact with him, the team or assistants, and paralegals was very helpful and appreciated. I felt heard most of the time and my worries warranted. But at the end of the day, the judges have the final say and move the law in any direction they choose.
If you need an honest law firm, Virga and his team are the people to talk to. Nothing moves fast, everything is expensive, and finding peace is nearly impossible until the dust settles. Something to think about in a nasty divorce or separation is finding a solid forensic CPA and money team that can work closely to/with your lawyer team. Lawyers speak law and money teams speak money. At the end of the day, it’s all about money and not being nice, peaceful, making sense &/or cordial when navigating all of this. I wish whoever reads this the best of luck in a system that 80%+ of the time works in the mother's favor.
Lex Egea
Mr. Virga is the owner of Virga Law and I was very pleased with his performance.
Virga Law Firm was my third law firm within a year and I used two lawyers at this firm to make four lawyers total with my case. First, it is SO HARD to hire the right person who cares and does the job you need to get done. Mr. Gerard Virga was my fourth and final lawyer. Mr. Virga is the owner of Virga Law and I was very pleased with his performance.
My case ran over four years due to mistakes made from my previous lawyers, judges who don't care to follow law, case law, evidence, subject matter experts, or accept real evidence. Sometimes being a dad, that wasn't married, with a child in Florida, can really work against you if you don't know fathers' rights and the mother does. No matter what you do, the outcome we wish for may never work out for you. Keep that in mind as you give all your money away to everyone else throughout the process.
Mr. Virga and his team really worked hard to prove my case and to get the win we never received. Endless hours of direct contact with him, the team or assistants, and paralegals was very helpful and appreciated. I felt heard most of the time and my worries warranted. But at the end of the day, the judges have the final say and move the law in any direction they choose.
If you need an honest law firm, Virga and his team are the people to talk to. Nothing moves fast, everything is expensive, and finding peace is nearly impossible until the dust settles. Something to think about in a nasty divorce or separation is finding a solid forensic CPA and money team that can work closely to/with your lawyer team. Lawyers speak law and money teams speak money. At the end of the day, it's all about money and not being nice, peaceful, making sense, and/or cordial when navigating all of this. I wish whoever reads this the best of luck in a system that 80%+ of the time works in the mother's favor.
Lex Egea
He Was Phenomenal in Court
Hired him twice, both times were great. Everyone also listened to every problem I had with our case, and when it came to court day, he was phenomenal. Definitely recommend for an attorney.
Gary Thomas
Virga Law Firm Is the Best
Virga Law Firm is the best law firm in the panhandle! Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and helpful with all things. Couldn’t have asked for a better law firm.
Symphony Salazar
Virga Law Firm Is the Best in the Panhandle
Virga Law Firm is the best law firm in the panhandle! Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and helpful with all things. Couldn’t have asked for a better law firm.
Symphony Salazar
They take good care of you.
This place is awesome, and they take good care of you.
April
Awesome people!
Awesome people! Thank you for all you do in our community!
Bj Meadows
Very informative on what was needed
My discovery specialist, Katie Jo Anderson, was very informative on what was needed for my case to be filed. She was very attentive and followed up accordingly during the discovery process. As of right now, I'm awaiting further update from my lawyer's team on the next plan of action.
Richard Donnelly
The Virga Law Firm is the best law firm anyone could get help from.
The Virga Law Firm is the best law firm anyone could get help from. Very open-minded, helpful, and caring!
Symphony Salazar
One of the Best Reputations Around
They have one of the best reputations around. I encourage all to check them out.
Michael Bartz
Great law firm helped my daughter
Great law firm helped my daughter with our granddaughter with a name change.
ANGEL BELTRAN
Exceptionally supportive and attentive staff
The Virga Law Firm, specifically Mr. Lohr, Keary, and the staff were exceptionally supportive and attentive to the work required to have a positive outcome in my case. They understand the stress related to family law and how it can be consuming to emotions and the second and third order effects of a stressful case.
Ryan Williams
I would have this firm represent me over and over!
They worked hard on my cases. The whole firm has gone above and beyond to keep me updated and respond in a timely manner. They got me everything that I asked for in my settlement and also have helped other friends and family win cases during times of need as well. I would have this firm represent me over and over! 10/10
Noelle
They treat you like family and truly care
The whole firm has gone above and beyond to keep me updated and respond in a timely manner. They got me everything that I asked for in my settlement and also have helped other friends and family win cases during times of need as well. I would have this firm represent me over and over! 10/10. Gerard and his amazing firm treat you like family and truly care about your outcome.
At The Virga Law Firm, P.A., we offer compassionate and professional legal support for families facing challenging times across Florida. With over 100 years of combined experience, we guide clients through divorce, child custody, and other family law matters with integrity and care.
Why Choose Us:
24/7 availability for urgent family law needs
Same-day appointments for timely legal assistance
Over 100 years of combined legal experience
Multiple convenient locations across Florida
Personalized, compassionate support for families
Experienced Legal Team
Over 100 years of combined family law experience
Compassionate Support
24/7 availability for your urgent legal needs
Trusted Throughout Florida
Conveniently located in key cities across Florida
Same-Day Appointments
Quick access to legal counsel when you need it most
Meet Our Compassionate Family Law Experts
At The Virga Law Firm, P.A., we stand by families during life's most challenging moments. Specializing in divorce, child custody, and family law, our team of skilled attorneys provides thoughtful, reliable counsel across Florida. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, we ensure you’re informed and empowered to make confident decisions. Located in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Panama City, Panama City Beach, and Orlando, we offer personalized support to meet your needs. Our availability 24/7 and commitment to same-day appointments illustrate our dedication to client care. Trust us to guide you with integrity and compassion through every step of your legal journey.
Child support and custody are separate legal issues. While one parent's refusal to pay support doesn't affect custody arrangements, both decisions consider the child's best interest. Family courts handle these matters to ensure fair parenting time and financial support.
Is child support taxable income?
No, child support payments are not considered taxable income for the recipient, and the paying parent cannot deduct these payments from their taxable income. Both parties should keep accurate records of payments for personal financial management and potential disputes.
What if child support payments are not made?
If child support payments are not made, you can contact your local child support enforcement agency. They have tools to enforce payments, such as wage garnishment, tax refund interception, or even legal proceedings. It's important to keep records of all missed payments for any legal action.
How can I apply for child support?
To apply for child support, you typically need to contact your local child support enforcement agency or family court. They can guide you through the legal paperwork and assist in establishing a child support order. You may also seek help from a family law attorney to understand your options.
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Gerard Virga Founding Attorney
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Chad Self Fort Walton Beach Managing Attorney
Taylor Tippel Panama City Beach Managing Attorney
Christopher Melendez Attorney
Tamar Solarin Attorney
Amy Mizels Attorney
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