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No. But a new child can be a consideration. Pennsylvania law is very proactive in dealing with child support, and it directly addresses this issue. In looking at a parent's support modification request based on a "new family," the court will consider the parent's total child support obligation.

Many different scenarios can create changed circumstances. For example, if the paying parent has had a large increase in income, the court can order the child support increased. Or, if the child's needs grow, such as if the child becomes ill or disabled, the amount of support can be ordered raised.

Under what is known as common law, a new child has no effect on a support order. The prevailing thought was that a parent's first children had priority. But that reasoning is becoming passé. The current thinking in many states, Virginia included, is that all a parent's children should have their needs addressed.

Virginia uses the “Income Shares Model” The “Income Shares Model” calculates child support by considering each parent's share of the total combined income of both parents.

The Virginia Child Support Guidelines outline the obligation amount based on the parents' combined monthly gross income and the number of children. For example, a family with an income of $4,000 would have a support obligation of $645 a month for one child and $975 a month for two children.

Inheritance as Income Although an inheritance is not itself included in income for taxation purposes, any interest earned on the inheritance is considered income. The same applies in determining child support. Thus, income derived from interest on an inheritance is considered income for child support purposes.

The formula stated in § 16.1-278. is: (a) 30% of the gross income of the payor less 50% of the gross income of the payee in cases with no minor children and (b) 28% of the gross income of the payor less 58% of the gross income of the payee in cases where the parties have minor children in common.

Initiating a modification starts with filing a petition for modification in the court. This petition should detail the changes in circumstances or the child's needs and be accompanied by relevant supporting details and documentation.

The Virginia Child Support Guidelines outline the obligation amount based on the parents' combined monthly gross income and the number of children. For example, a family with an income of $4,000 would have a support obligation of $645 a month for one child and $975 a month for two children.