Child Support in Pennsylvania

Child support varies from state to state. In Pennsylvania, child support is based upon an “Income Shares” model. What this means is that child support is generally calculated based upon the incomes of the two parents; however, many variables affect the calculation of support. Some of those variables include: the earnings or earning capacities of the parties; the cost of health insurance for the children; the cost of daycare or childcare services for the children; unreimbursed medical expenses; the tax filing status of the parents and the amount of time each parent spends with the child or children.

The Impact of Professional Legal Representation in Child Custody & Support Matters

Child support and child custody matters can get complicated quickly. An experienced child support lawyer steps in to help mediate and facilitate the situation. This intervention can help reach a quick and fair resolution of the child support obligation.

There are many benefits to working with a Pennsylvania child support lawyer. You will have someone dedicated to representing your best interests. Whether you choose to settle your child support privately, or involve your local Domestic Relations Office, both parties are more likely to achieve agreeable outcomes when each are professionally represented by a family law attorney.

Modifying a Child Support Order

Additionally, a family lawyer who is expert in child support issues, can help you modify your existing child support obligations and payment. This may be possible based upon a change in financial circumstances.

Finding The Right Child Support Lawyer

Finding the right child support attorney can have a significant impact on the outcome achieved for you and your family. At Colgan & Associates, our team of knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorneys are committed to helping families move forward with their lives. We work efficiently by determining the appropriate child support arrangements.

Why Choose Our PA Child Support Lawyers?

When you choose Colgan & Associates law office to represent you, you gain our intimate understanding of Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines, current child support laws and court procedures.

Whether you are the parent seeking an order for child support or you are being asked to pay child support, the experience and knowledge of our child support attorneys allows us to fight for what is rightfully yours.

Child Support Lawyer Free Consultation

Family Law attorneys at Colgan & Associates have experience with a wide variety of family law matters. If you have a question about child support payments and obligations, let’s have a conversation today. We provide an initial phone consultation at no charge to you and together we can learn how our child support services may help you.

Colgan & Associates wants to be your trusted child support lawyer who helps you preserve, restore and move forward with your life. Prompt scheduling is available for telephone consultations and office appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Child Support in PA

How do you enforce child support in Pennsylvania?

As a custodial parent, if you are not receiving the child support that was ordered by the court, you have the option to take legal action to enforce the child support order. You can either do this on your own or with the assistance of a family law attorney. If you choose to work with a lawyer, they will file the necessary documents for child support enforcement and represent you in a hearing before a judge to enforce the court order.

How is child support amount calculated in Pennsylvania?

PA child support is calculated based on the “income shares” model. The amount is typically determined based on the combined monthly net income of both parents and the number of children.