Child Support

Fathers in Pennsylvania may feel overwhelmed by issues around child support and visitation. They should make sure they understand any court papers they are served dealing with these matters. Even though receiving these documents might be an emotional experience, it is...

Pennsylvania residents may be most familiar with Sherri Shepherd for her role as one of the many women on ABC's "The View". She has faced legal challenges following her divorce from Lamar Sally. Prior to their marital situation deteriorating, Shepherd and Sally had...

There is no doubt that a divorce can result in challenging financial circumstances for many Pennsylvania parents. The individual who owes support may find that their budget is tight, which might make the ability to deduct support a huge help. However, this is not...

Some Pennsylvania fathers become the custodial parents of their children after a divorce. Many custodial parents have the right to request the court to order the child's noncustodial parent to pay child support, but men sometimes face cultural stereotypes that say...

Football fans in Pennsylvania may know that Antonio Cromartie is the father of multiple children. Currently, Cromartie pays $336,000 per year in support to the eight children that he has fathered with seven different women. That equates to $3,500 a month for each...

Pennsylvania residents who are considering divorce might be interested in the ongoing child support case between NBA star Lance Stephenson and the mother of his two children. The mother claims that she needs more than the $6,000 in child support she receives each...

Pennsylvania residents may remember Sherri Shepherd from her seven-year stint as co-host of "The View". Now, Shepherd is making headlines for more than just her commentary on popular news stories. Shepherd has been ordered to pay child support and alimony to her...

Fathers with a lot of child support debt in Pennsylvania may not always fit the picture of a 'deadbeat dad." Many fathers who would like to pay child support simply can't afford to because they don't earn enough income. According to a study by the Urban Institute, the...

Pennsylvania fans of DMX might be surprised that he was arrested on Oct. 27 following a contempt of court charge that was filed in July. The rapper, whose legal name is Earl Simmons, is accused of not making a $10,000 monthly child support payment to his ex-wife for...

New regulations announced by the Obama administration will make it possible for some parents who are incarcerated to pause their child support payments while they are in prison. The regulations are scheduled to be implemented in 2017 and have drawn objections from...