Child Support Alimony Calculator For Two Different Mothers In Allegheny
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Child Support With Multiple Mothers It now follows an 'income shares' model that considers each parent's income when deciding the total amount of child support. This is instead of the court ordering one parent to provide child support to the other on a mere percentage basis.
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.
The combined net monthly incomes of the parties are used to determine the base amount of support for the number of children involved. Each party is then responsible for a percentage of this amount based upon a percentage of each of their incomes.
Yes. Since there are different mothers, each can have their own child support case regardless of where they live or whom they live with if the father is not present.
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.
In Pennsylvania, child support obligations normally last until the child turns 18 years old or graduates from high school, whichever comes later; however, child support can continue past the age of 18 and graduation if the child has certain physical or mental conditions that require continued support.
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.
Parents can petition the court for a review and modification of their child support order at any time they feel there is a substantial change in circumstance that may affect the amount of the child support order.
