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Child Support Lawyers in Hershey, PA
Child support can be one of the most stressful parts of a family law case. Whether you are seeking support, responding to a claim, or requesting a modification, it is important to understand your rights and obligations under Pennsylvania law. Working with an experienced family law attorney can help you navigate the process with greater clarity and confidence.
Child Support Representation Across Central Pennsylvania
JSDC Law Offices helps clients with child support matters throughout Central Pennsylvania, including Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, Perry, Adams, Union, Columbia, Northumberland, and Schuylkill counties, as well as the surrounding areas. Our attorneys guide clients through support calculations, enforcement, modifications, and related family law issues with practical, informed legal counsel.
Schedule your consultation by filling out our online form or dialing (717) 520-4400 today.
How Much Child Support Will I Receive or Pay?
In Pennsylvania, the amount of child support that is paid is income-driven and based upon the support guidelines published by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. However, the amount is not simply the result of a cut-and-dry equation. This is where a Hershey child support attorney can help you potentially increase or decrease the amount of support paid. It is important to analyze the various factors that will impact how much support is required.
Factors the court considers when determining child support include:
- day care expenses
- health insurance costs
- medical expenses
- mortgage payments
In addition, the financial status of both the parent paying support (known as the obligor) and the parent receiving support (known as the obligee) impacts the amount paid. For example, bonuses, retirement income, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, retained earnings and under-the-table income can have a large impact on the support calculation.
In addition, how much time each parent spends with his or her children can have a great impact on the amount. This means that it is important to work with your attorney to consider your custody arrangement in addition to the straightforward dollars and cents.
Child Support Can Change
Both child custody and child support are subject to modification. If your financial situation changes, it is very important that you speak with an attorney to determine if the amount is still appropriate.
Either parent may seek a modification if they experience a change in:
- employment
- income
- amount of time spent with the child
- the child’s financial needs
We can explain how this process works and help you obtain the modification that you need.
Contact Us Today
Child support can be a complicated and contentious issue. Our attorneys, Alexis Miloszewski and Jessica E. Smith, can help you determine if you are paying or receiving the right amount, and, help you to seek adjustments when appropriate.
To schedule a consultation, contact us at (717) 520-4400.
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