Alimony Calculator With Child Support In Allegheny
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The formula used in the state of Pennsylvania states that the receiving spouse must receive 40 percent of the difference between the spouses' net incomes on a monthly basis. If the couple has children, the formula is altered to 30 percent of the net income difference.
Alimony calculations are governed under 231 Pa. Code § 1910.16-4 and are calculated by subtracting 40% of the lower-earning spouse's monthly net income after taxes from 33% of the higher-earning spouse's net income after taxes.
40% of the high earner's net monthly income minus 50% of the low earner's net monthly income. For instance, if Spouse A earns $5,000 per month and Spouse B earns $2,500 per month, temporary spousal support might be calculated as follows: 40% of $5,000 = $2,000. 50% of $2,500 = $1,250.
Spousal support is calculated ing to a formula specified in Rule 1910.16-4 of the Pennsylvania code. The formula for spousal support in PA is determined by subtracting 40 percent of the lower-earning spouse's monthly after-tax net income from 33 percent of the higher-earning spouse's monthly after-tax net income.
Child support is never deductible and isn't considered income. Additionally, if a divorce or separation instrument provides for alimony and child support, and the payer spouse pays less than the total required, the payments apply to child support first. Only the remaining amount is considered alimony.
