Florida child support laws provide the ability to the family court system to render decisions at any point, involving either or both parents, to pay child support according to the state's guidelines. The initial court rulings may be modified in the future in the event that custody changes, or there are significant changes with either parent or with the child. In some cases, the court will request that the non-custodial parent paying child support obtain and maintain life insurance, with the beneficiary set as the custodial parent, in order to provide financial protection to the child in the event that something were to occur in the future. Florida parents who have been court ordered to pay child support must comply. Lack of payment could result in further court involvement, garnished wages and potential financial judgment for the custodial parent.