One of the most common questions clients ask me is "Who will get what out of the divorce?" immediately followed by, "Do I have to give my spouse anything?" My answer usually begins with the phrase that clients hate most: "Well, it depends..." Every divorce in Pennsylvania is different when it comes.
One of the more challenging issues for separated parents to resolve is arranging for child support. In Pennsylvania, provided that the parents agree, there is often no need to go to court. If one parent sues the other, though, support will be calculated according to state guidelines.
You have been ordered to pay support for your spouse and/or for your children. Despite your willingness to make the best of a difficult situation, the "one size fits all" Domestic Relations system can still trip you up. The devil is always in the details where support orders are concerned...