August is Child Support Month, a time when parents in Pennsylvania face the burden of back-to-school expenses. The cost of raising children is significant, and the needs of a new school year are endless—clothes, backpacks, supplies, extracurricular activities, fees, and costs. Child support, therefore, plays a vital role, as it is the money paid by a parent to another parent or caregiver for the support of their children. It's often set during a breakup or divorce, but sometimes, parents fail to make any type of arrangement.

If you need child support or need to seek a modification of child support, remember that the LLF Law Firm is here to help. We are a group of experienced family law attorneys in Pennsylvania, ready to provide the legal assistance you need. Call the LLF Law Firm Family Law Team at 888-535-3686 or submit your details online, and we will promptly contact you.

Child Support Rules in PA

The Pennsylvania courts set and enforce child support obligations for parents or other caregivers. The primary custodial parent typically requests child support, and the other parent pays it. However, this is not always the case. Child support rules are a little different in each county in Pennsylvania, so be sure to check out county-specific information by selecting the county in which the child resides on the menu on our website.

PA courts consider the incomes of the parties when determining child support payments and have an online measurement system that can be used to estimate child support. But use caution because courts consider other factors not taken into account by this system, including:

• Additional income from a rental property or other source.
• The age and needs of the child.
• Any other support obligations the parents may have.
• Assets and liabilities of the parties.
• The child's standard of living.
• Any other extenuating circumstances.

Child support obligations are managed in PA through PACSES, a statewide electronic system. The PACSES systems collect and distribute child support once a child support order is finalized.

Modifications of Child Support in PA

As time goes on, the circumstances of the parties may change, necessitating a change of child support obligations. The types of changes that might require a change in a support order include the following:

• The incomes of the parties change.
• The expenses of the child increase significantly.
• A party has a change in additional support obligations, such as having another child.
• The parties have reconciled or are living together.
• The time-sharing arrangement has changed significantly.

The court will consider the parties' circumstances to determine whether to order a modification of child support. Again, the procedures to follow for such a modification vary by county in PA, so speak with an experienced attorney before seeking a modification of support.

How the LLF Law Firm Can Help

If you or a loved one needs to establish or seek a modification of child support in PA, call the LLF Family Law Team today. Regardless of the county in which your child lives, the LLF Law Firm can represent your interests and seek a fair and equitable support order. We have helped countless Pennsylvania families to establish adequate support and other issues to give stability and peace of mind. Call the LLF Law Firm Team at 888-535-3686 or submit your details online, and we will contact you.