Child support is an important element in a divorce involving children. This financial aid helps your child maintain a life that resembles the one he or she had before the divorce. Child support is also financial aid for children of unmarried parents. Child support is designed around the child’s needs, with the parents’ income serving as a guide.
Child support is determined according to a set of guidelines developed by the state of Pennsylvania. Make no mistake: while simple calculators are available on the internet that anyone can use, the factors to be considered before using them are complex and require the eye of an experienced attorney. This is especially true for complex issues related to income and expenses, such as those required for special needs children, that these calculators cannot address.
Comprehensive Child Support Representation
At Standish & Conlin, we have more than 15 years of experience working with a variety of Pennsylvania individuals as they determine their child support agreement, adjust any former agreements, or pursue enforcement. We take a close look at your financial availability and limits as we help you navigate this complex process.
Deviations are allowed for those in special circumstances, but if you are looking for a more personally designed child support agreement, you can seek our legal advice in collaborative family law. In these situations, there is no formula, and you need not adhere to any guidelines. We take a common-sense approach to giving your children what they really need.
Regardless of which path you choose, we will provide honest, straightforward advice and be at your side from our first meeting through the signing of your divorce decree or agreement. We create long-lasting, trusting relationships with our clients, founded on respect, approachability, and a mutual understanding of your goals.
Fighting for Equitable Child Support Arrangements
To schedule an initial consultation with a Pittsburgh child support lawyer, please contact us online or call our Wexford office at 412-281-9505. We look forward to hearing from you.