Does a spouse have to pay spousal/child support to an ex who didn’t work? In Pennsylvania spousal support is paid usually prior to a divorce action. You can be separated and a party can bring an action for spousal support. During a pending divorce action it’s sometimes called spousal support, but it’s also often called […]
Child Support
Is child support based on the needs of the children or child?
No, not necessarily. Pennsylvania has guidelines based on what is called income share models. There are statistical analysis as to families spending certain percentages of their incomes for their children. These guidelines and grids are reviewed every three years in accordance with federal mandates. Those guidelines are published, they’re available; people have to keep in […]
What about gifts from third parties to either the parents or the children, are they income for support purposes?
“What about gifts from third parties to either the parents or the children, are they income for support purposes?” Under our statute they are not income to be included in any formulas there or any grids, but there is what we call a deviate from the guidelines. There’s a provision under our statute for deviation. […]
I’ve been ordered to pay an amount of child and/or spousal support that I can’t afford…
“I’ve been ordered to pay an amount of child and/or spousal support that I can’t afford. What are my options?” If the court has ordered that you pay a specific amount, you will have to pay it unless and until your ex agrees to a different amount or the court orders a different amount after […]
What are the child support guidelines in South Carolina?
In South Carolina the Department of Social Services, many years ago, came up with a computer analysis for determination of child support. Both parents’ gross incomes are utilized. The number of children is inputted into the program; the cost for daycare, the cost for health insurance coverage, any extraordinary expenses; for example if a child […]
Who will pay for our kids’ private school after we divorce?
Who will pay for our kids’ private school after we divorce? With the child and spousal support I expect to be paying, I don’t know how I’ll afford the tuition.
My ex-wife and our two kids have moved in with her boyfriend. Do I still have to pay
“My ex-wife and our two kids have moved in with her boyfriend. Do I still have to pay alimony and child support?” You may be entitled to relief on alimony, but not on child support. Alimony is based on your ex-wife’s need for support from you. If she no longer has a need, you may […]
New York Judge Reverses No-Fault Alimony and Child Support Ruling
Read how a Nassau County judge has declared that his decision was “unjust and inappropriate” regarding temporary alimony and child support amounts that a husband must pay his soon-to-be ex-wife during their divorce, as the amount was $5000 over what the m
Podcast: Bari Weinberger on the 5 Critical Risks of Divorce – Part 2
Bari Weinberger, a New Jersey Family Lawyer, discusses alimony, child custody, support payment calculations and property division.
Are Alimony and Child Support payments taxable in IL?
Learn about the tax consequences child support and spousal support may carry, and how taxes work in both situations.
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