Child Support Alimony Calculator With Shared Custody In Pennsylvania
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The PACSES child support calculator is only an estimator and you may need experienced legal counsel to determine the correct amount of child support.
The main factors that courts consider when calculating child support in 50/50 custody arrangements include each parent's income, childcare expenses and healthcare costs. The child's age, educational needs and extracurricular activities may also be taken into account when determining support obligations.
A: The disadvantages of 50-50 custody are that children have a less stable living environment and must frequently move between homes. It can be complicated for both parents and children to frequently switch between homes.
Ing to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1910.16-3 if they have 1 child the base support per month for the parents combined is $993. From there the parties share of income determines their share of support.
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.
Types of Alimony in Pennsylvania. Under Pennsylvania law, there are technically only two types of alimony: pendente lite (pre-divorce) and post-divorce. However, there are two other forms of payments between spouses—spousal support and equitable reimbursement—that are commonly referred to as alimony.
Under Pennsylvania law (§5328), courts make custody decisions based on the child's best interest. While there is no presumption for a 50/50 custody arrangement, it can be awarded by a court or included in a negotiated settlement agreement.
The determination of spousal support is made by taking the difference in the net incomes of the parties, and multiplying that figure by a certain percentage (40% in cases where there is no concurrent child support, and 30% where there is child support in place).
