One thing that you noticed as you began your divorce is that the court wants you to decide on child support. You and your spouse are both fairly well off, and youโve been fortunate to have great careers or independent assets. In your mind, it doesnโt make sense to...
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When your ex wonโt pay their support: What you can (and cannot) do
Fall is just around the corner and your child has suddenly grown out of their jeans and shoes -- again. You need every penny of the child support that their other parent owes. That makes it doubly infuriating when they offer you half-hearted excuses for why they...
Can you use child support money to buy your kids gifts?
When you decided to file a petition in a Pennsylvania court because you no longer wished to stay married to your spouse, you may have worried about how your decision would affect your children. Like many parents who divorce, you may also have been greatly concerned...
Father lands in jail after nonpayment of child support
When a Pennsylvania non-custodial parent chooses to not pay child support, there may be several negative reactions as a result. The most important one might be that the child has to go without a meal, without needed medicine or without sufficient apparel for cold...
Father owes big money in child support case
Many non-custodial parents in Pennsylvania have no problem with the idea of paying support for their children. Just because the marriage does not last does not mean the love they have for their children stops, and they are usually happy to help provide, no matter the...
No child support from father for nearly 20 years
A regular support payment is vital to the well-being of the children for most Pennsylvania custodial parents. Some of those who have had trouble collecting the court-ordered amount have seen firsthand the financial problems that can ensue when the money does not come...
Actor Jeremy Renner reassesses child support for daughter
In Pennsylvania, many child support situations are such that a fairly basic formula can be used to determine the amount a noncustodial parent will have to pay. Should the income of that parent increase, the support agreement can be reevaluated, and a new payment...
Marijuana and child custody in Pennsylvania: Is use a factor?
Marijuana use is currently a hot topic in the United States. Though Pennsylvania has not yet followed suit, a number of states have approved the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. One western state recently approved use of the drug for both medicinal and...
Parents should consider college costs in child support settlements
For Pittsburgh parents going through a divorce, matters of child support are an important part of the process. These agreements often focus on child support needs for the near future, especially for parents of young children, while possibly glossing over support needs...
Couples may see help for international child support woes
Some divorced Pennsylvania parents are likely familiar with the difficulties that can arise when trying to maintain child support agreements when a former spouse is living within the same city or state. However, these child support agreements can become even more...