Pennsylvania Child Support Legal Questions

Keep track of every job application you fill out, every resume you send, every phone call you make, and every interview you have had. If you end up with a low paying job after having made a diligent search for work, file for a modification of support--bring that proof and you will likely have your amount lowered.... Read More

There's a legal doctrine in Pennsylvania called "Paternity by Estoppel." I personally believe that it is unfair. You should file a petition to terminate support, but unfortunately, it may be too late. Read this NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/magazine/22Paternity-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0  ... Read More

Based upon your question, it appears that you were continuing to pay "back" support until very recently, and your support obligation is now terminated.  If that is accurate, there would be no reason for any additional hearings in domestic relations court that would address your income, so your Army retirement check should be safe from that process. When you were divorced, your settlement agreement or court order dividing assets would have addressed your retirement benefits.  You should look to either of those documents as to in what manner, if any, that asset was divided.  If the agreement or order are silent as to that issue, or if you only had a divorce count and neither of you raised a claim for equitable distribution, then the issue is waived and your ex would have no claim to your Army check.  ... Read More

There are a lot of factors. However, the calculator at the following website can be of some help: http://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/CSWS/CSWS_controller.aspx?EO7@U@vArlmu4iKHz@_FLF3s_CAyCbqcA4w78YYO84d6cGrP_IbukDD9KXkXkUnXFrCL_7KQiJyEUvJR26rlAg--EdjsRVdS@cvL1n90Oog_cLOIxghKVN97bU7PYABUl2jCixCQsIR_  ... Read More

It depends how large your arrears are and if the child is now 18. If the child is now 18 and there are still arrears owed, you will continue to have money deducted from your benefits until the arrears are paid. If I misunderstood your question, please feel free to give me more information.... Read More

In Pennsylvania, if the custodial time is 50/50 and both parties' incomes are about the same, there will likely be no support ordered to be paid by either side. At the support conference, you can also ask the court to order that you alternate who gets to claim the child on his/her income taxes. Without specific income and schedule information, I cannot give a more detailed answer. However, generally, the above is true in most cases.... Read More

Child support is the obligation of every parent and will be enforced.  You don't have to file a complaint for it, but you may if he is not willing to pay you voluntarily.  Just note that you cannot file until the child is born and the place you would file is your county Domestic Relations Office.  ... Read More