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The attorneys of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. have these skills. We attempt to resolve support cases even before the initial support conference; we try to settle the cases before going to court, so we can save our clients time, money, and headaches.
Even though we will always try to resolve cases as quickly and painlessly as possible, we are ready, willing, and able to do battle to protect our clients if necessary. Our attorneys have experience with child support cases in Montgomery County, Berks County, and Chester County. Please click here now to contact us. We will be happy to discuss your rights with you.
Offices in Pottstown, West Chester and Reading, Pennsylvania
Phone: 610-323-7436
Dealing with divorce, support, or custody issues is challenging. Our lawyers can help you face the challenge. Call our offices directly or contact our lawyers online for a consultation.
Family law cases are a major focus at our firm, but not our only area of practice. To learn more about other legal matters our lawyers can help you resolve, including Workers' Compensation, Wills and Probate, and Real Estate matters, visit wolfbaldwin.com or workerscomplawyerpa.com.
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Child Support
Child support cases in Pennsylvania are governed by the Pennsylvania support guidelines. The PA support guidelines set forth the support which a parent should pay on the basis of both parties' net monthly incomes as defined in Rule 1910.16-2 and the number of persons being supported. The support of a child is a priority obligation so that a party is expected to meet this obligation by adjusting his or her other expenditures.
The amount of child support to be awarded pursuant to the Pennsylvania support guidelines is determined by factoring together the income or earning capacity of both parties and applying the guidelines calculations to determine a presumptive basic support obligation. If a conference officer determines that there is an obligation to pay support, there is a rebuttable presumption that the amount of the support determined from the guidelines is the correct amount to be awarded. The PA support guidelines are a rebuttable presumption and must be applied taking into consideration the special needs and obligations of the parties.
Pennsylvania child support cases can become quite complex. There are many special issues which arise often and must be dealt with effectively during litigation. For instance, where a party voluntarily assumes a lower paying job, there generally will be no effect on the support obligation. A party will ordinarily not be relieved of a support obligation by voluntarily quitting work or by being fired for cause. These cases require fact evidence to be presented at the initial support conference or before a support master or judge.
Effective legal representation is essential to preserving all of your rights in a child support case. An effective Pennsylvania support lawyer must balance legal knowledge with skills of persuasion and mediation to ensure the best result for his or her client.
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