Philadephia, Pennsylvania Alimony and Child Support Lawyers
The financial facts change when a divorce is pending and they change again when the divorce is final. All members of the family need to have the necessary financial resources for day-to-day living. This can be difficult when there are two households rather than one and when there may be disagreements about need and ability to pay.
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Pennsylvania law has developed formulas for child support and spousal support. At the Timoney Knox law firm, our family law attorneys can explain those formulas and help you gather the information necessary for the formulas.
Child support: Children have a right to financial and emotional support from both parents. The child support formula takes into account the income of both parents (up to $20,000 per month), the time the child spends with each parent and other factors including special needs.
Spousal support: Pennsylvania recognizes the need for a lesser-earning spouse to receive alimony. The amount of alimony and the length are determined by formula. Contact a lawyer to understand how the formula will affect you.
Support pendente lite: "Pendente lite" is a legal term that refers to the time that your divorce is pending — the time between filing and the final decree. This helps the family transition into two households.
After a divorce, remember to evaluate and revise your estate plan as needed.
If you have questions about the Pennsylvania support formulas and how they affect you, contact an experienced divorce attorney at the Timoney Knox law firm. We have been helping families throughout Philadelphia and surrounding cities of Pennylvania during challenging times since 1926.
