Child Support

What Are the PA Child Support Guidelines?

In Pennsylvania, the court has established statutory guidelines for the unadjusted amount of child support owed based on the parties’ combined net monthly income.  The unadjusted amounts are subject to upward and downward deviations – your attorney should strive to obtain all available deviations for your respective case.  How does the court set the monthly amount of payments? Judges take into consideration many things, including:

• Parental income level
• Other support obligations
• Standard of living
• Living expenses
• Special circumstances

Child support guidelines also govern who is responsible for providing health insurance for the child and what payments are in the best interest of a child. The PA child support estimator shows roughly how much parents will owe based on gross income, spousal support, daycare expenses and more.

How Does Separation Affect Child Support?

Separation and divorce proceedings may include a child custody agreement that will set forth the primary, shared or partial custody schedule for the child or children. This schedule will help determine which parent will pay child support and how much support is owed.  The child is the beneficiary of the support amount; therefore, the law makes no distinction between married or unmarried parents when it comes to child support. Your lawyers for child support will walk you through the complicated legal process.

How Can York County Child Support Lawyers at MPL Law Assist You?

The family law attorneys at MPL Law have extensive experience negotiating child support. We understand what makes a successful case and how to assist our clients. We know how to work with the PA child support office on matters such as tracking down an absent partner or enforcing child support orders. We advocate on your behalf and listen to your concerns to ensure the receiving parent gets everything the child deserves from the monthly support payments while providing guidance and support to clients who may be the paying party in a support action.

Contact Our Attorneys for Child Support in York, PA

Are you ready to proceed with or defend your child support case and need assistance? Reach out to MPL Law to discuss your situation. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients closely so we can deliver the results they desire, not just the solutions easiest for us to achieve. We develop close relationships with each client in order to better represent their needs. We understand the impact a fair child support deal can have on your finances and your future. Contact us today to discuss your unique case.