Experienced Pennsylvania Child Support Attorneys

Children have a right to be financially supported by both parents, and this right cannot be waived by either parent. Issues surrounding Child Support can be confusing for both the party being ordered to pay support as well as the recipient of the Child Support payments. At Brant & Associates, P.C. in Canonsburg, our Child Support attorneys can help clients understand how Child Support is calculated in Pennsylvania, ensure that Child Support formulas are applied accurately based upon the situation and request or challenge requests for Modification of Child Support.

Establishing Child Support

In Pennsylvania, Child Support obligations are established based upon a strict formula that takes into account the income of both parents, the percentage of time the child spends with each parent (according to the Child Custody/parenting plan arrangement) and the number of children being supported. Pennsylvania Child Support guidelines also take into account each parents share of:

• Unpaid medical expenses
• Child care expenses
• Health insurance premiums
• Additional expenses based upon the needs of the child

While Pennsylvania Child Support guidelines may initially seem straightforward, various factors can complicate Child Support cases. In order to ensure that Child Support guidelines are applied correctly and that both your interests and the interests of your children are protected, it can be critically important to the outcome of your case to have the guidance of an experienced Family Law attorney.

Modifying and Enforcing Existing Court Orders

On many occasions, a parent is directed to pay Child Support by the court, but fails to do so. If you are not receiving your Child Support payments in accordance with a properly executed court order, we can assist in initiating a Child Support enforcement proceeding. Various remedies, such as wage garnishment, may be used by the court to enforce Child Support orders. We can also help you modify existing Child Support orders when there is a significant change in financial circumstances for either parent.

Contact a Lawyer ∙ Washington, Pennsylvania, Attorneys You Can Trust to Serve Your Interests

Whether you have questions involving the amount of Child Support you can expect to pay or receive under Pennsylvania Child Support guidelines, or you need experienced advocacy in a Child Support matter in a Paternity action, you can count on our attorneys to provide the caring, knowledgeable and dedicated legal counsel you deserve. Talk with a Child Support lawyer at our law firm about your case. Contact Brant & Associates, P.C. by calling 724-749-5215 or toll free at 888-341-9783. We are located in the Southpointe complex in Canonsburg, just outside of Pittsburgh.