NFL Headlines Meet Family Law: Tyreek Hill and Child Support Laws

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s name has been in the headlines recently, and not just for his play on the field. He’s made news for the multiple paternity suits filed against him by the many women with whom he shares his six children. Reports say he pays some mothers $2,500 a month, while his ex-fiancée receives nearly $14,000 for their three children. For someone earning $30 million a year, those figures have sparked plenty of debate.

But behind the gossip is a question a lot of parents can relate to—how does child support work? And specifically, how does it work if Pennsylvania is involved?

The LLF Law Firm Family Law Team knows that child support cases are rarely simple—cross-state issues, financial disputes, and strained relationships can make them even harder to navigate. Call us at 888.535.3686 or fill out our confidential consultation form, and we will bring clarity to your situation.

When the Custodial Parent Lives in Pennsylvania

Child support issues vary widely. If the parent with custody [and therefore the child] lives in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines come into play. That means the amount of support will be determined according to Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines, not the laws of your state of residence.

Pennsylvania courts calculate support based on the income of both parents, the number of children, and the amount of time each parent spends caring for the child or children in question.

When the Paying Parent Lives Elsewhere

What if you’re the paying parent and you live in another state? The good news (or bad news, depending on how you look at it) is that child support orders can cross state lines. Thanks to a federal law called the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), states must enforce valid child support orders from other states.

That means if Pennsylvania sets your obligation, your home state is required to honor and enforce it. Your wages can be garnished, your tax refunds intercepted, and penalties imposed—even if you live hundreds of miles away. Simply moving out of Pennsylvania won’t let you avoid your support order. Even if you later move again, the Pennsylvania order remains valid and enforceable unless and until it’s officially modified by the court.

Once a child support order is entered in a state, that state keeps what’s called continuing exclusive jurisdiction (CEJ). In plain terms, only that state’s law can be used to modify the order unless its courts lose jurisdiction under the Act.

Child Support Issues? Contact the LLF Law Firm Team

Don’t wait until you’re facing an enforcement action. Speak with an experienced family law attorney in Pennsylvania who can explain your rights, calculate fair support under the guidelines, and protect your financial future. The LLF Law Firm Family Law Team helps parents understand and navigate complex child support cases. Every case is different, and we’re ready for both approaches: aggressive advocacy or strategic negotiation in mediation.

If you have questions about your obligation, want to contest demands, or need to modify or enforce support, call us at 888.535.3686 or fill out our confidential consultation form.