Child Support

When you have children with your former spouse in Pennsylvania, it is pretty much inevitable that you will need to share the financial responsibility of raising them. Often, a requirement to pay child support will accompany your divorce settlement. If you feel...

If you owe child support, there are many issues that you need to review. It is imperative to stay current in order to avoid the repercussions associated with falling behind, such as losing your passport, having your tax refund intercepted and even spending time behind...

As a parent who receives child support, you understand the fear that someday your former spouse may stop paying you. Some spouses face uncooperative exes or circumstances that intervene to stop support. This is why a support order in a divorce settlement may not be...

Pennsylvania child support laws can assist you with ensuring your children receive funds for their care and well-being from a non-custodial parent. The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare notes that these funds cover the cost of food, clothing and medical...

Whether you pay or receive child support, you may wonder if it will impact your taxes. In general, it should not have any effect. Child support is an obligation you have as a parent to support your child. If you receive it, it is simply money from the other parent to...

One of the biggest hurdles after a divorce is to remain amicable with your ex-spouse. When there are children involved, it is not only more of a necessity to try to remain on good terms, but it is also more complicated. According to the Huffington Post, if you choose...

When you pay child support or receive it, you may become aware that the state charges an annual fee on your payments. The Cumberland County Pennsylvania website explains that there is a federal law that requires an annual fee on all child support cases meeting certain...

Pennsylvania law establishes guidelines for child support payments. When a couple divorces or has a child together outside of marriage, both parents have a legal responsibility to provide financial support. When considering divorce, understand the factors state courts...

If you have concerns about receiving enough child support from your spouse, you should know that divorce judges look at many different factors when granting support. Your spouse may have a job that pays a regular salary, but you should expect a judge to look beyond a...

Your child support conference is the proceeding that establishes the support order. It is an important part of the process that requires the involvement of both you and your co-parent. We understand that you probably have many questions about the expectations you must...