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Pittsburgh Child Support Lawyer
Child support issues can be extremely complex, with parents often disagreeing about what is best for their children. Pittsburgh child support lawyer Anthony Piccirilli can help you obtain a child support determination that is in your best interests.
Contact Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC today at (412) 471-5100 or use our online form to find out how we can help you.
Local Experience Matters
When dealing with child support issues in and around Pittsburgh, it is best to have an attorney who is familiar with local courts. Anthony Piccirilli knows local court procedures and understands the information that is necessary to present to local judges in order to support your side.
Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC can help you with the following common child support issues:
Calculating Child Support
Many variables are considered when calculating child support. We can help you obtain a determination that is beneficial to you and your family.
Child Support Agreements
When parents agree on child support issues, the entire family benefits. Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC will work to help you reach a positive outcome on all child support issues.
Child Support Court Process
The child support court process can be complex in Pittsburgh. Let us guide you through the issues that arise.
Complex Child Support Concerns
When dealing with child support, some situations are more complex. Both state and federal laws interact with issues involving child support in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC can help you with all of your concerns, including:
Child Support Contempt — Court proceedings for failure to pay child support can be intimidating and may result in serious consequences. You need a Pittsburgh child support attorney who is familiar with the process on your side.
Child Support Enforcement — When child support is not paid, parents face negative repercussions. Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC can help you navigate the complicated proceedings involved with child support enforcement.
Child Support Appeals — If you disagree with a child support determination, we can help you file an appeal with local courts.
High Income Child Support Cases — When one parent has a significant income, child support determinations can be even more complex than normal. Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC will help you reach an agreement or seek a determination that is fair for all parties involved.
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Establishing or Increasing Child Support in Pennsylvania
If you have primary custody of your child, you may need to establish or increase the amount of child support you are receiving in order to fairly cover your child’s needs. In fact, it is the responsibility of the other parent (the payor) to provide financial support to you (the payee) for your child. Unfortunately, not all parents agree on the amount that needs to be paid. This can cause tension among co-parents and for the child involved. By working with an experienced Pittsburgh child support lawyer, you can avoid the most stressful child support issues and focus on what is important – caring for your child.
There are multiple Pennsylvania child support forms that must be completed and submitted to the court in order to establish or modify child support. Those forms require a significant amount of information about you, your income and expenses, and the other parent. If those forms are not completed properly, your case may be delayed or thrown out entirely.
When you work with us, we will help you with the following:
- Submitting an application and complaint for child support
- Submitting a petition for modification/termination/reinstatement of a support order
- Completing income and expense statements
- Requesting verification of insurance information from the other parent
- Requesting employment and income information from the other parent
- Establishing paternity
The first step in establishing or modifying child support is determining how much you need to be able to adequately provide for your child. We can help you with that number. Pennsylvania has a set of child support guidelines that consider the income as well as the number of children. However, sometimes those guidelines do not consider all of the circumstances. If the other parent has an extremely high income or significant assets not typically considered, you may need a deviation from those standard guidelines. We can help you obtain an amount of child support that helps you raise your child in a safe and happy environment.
Contact us at (412) 471-5100 to find out how we can help you establish or increase your child support amount.
We can also help you get help from the Pennsylvania Child Support Program, which is a section of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services that serves people receiving and paying child support. The Child Support Program website has information about your child support case and forms that may be necessary to modify your support amount.
You can see the following information on the Child Support Program website:
- Payment information and history
- Scheduled events and hearings in your case
- Docket information (court location, attorney names, party contact information, etc.)
This information can be essential when trying to modify your child support amount. We can help you gain access to the relevant information and complete the necessary forms to obtain financial support from your child’s other parent.
Paying Child Support in Pennsylvania
When you separate from your child’s other parent, you are often in a difficult and emotional situation. The last thing on your mind may be paying them money. However, supporting your children will be an integral part of co-parenting. When parents disagree with one another on the amount of financial support needed to provide for a child, tensions can rise. We can be there for you as you navigate the complex process of establishing, modifying, or terminating child support.
If you are not the primary care provider of your child, you will likely be ordered to pay child support. Pennsylvania child support guidelines offer some structure for payors; however, there are often situations that support a deviation from those guidelines. For example, if your child’s other parent received significant assets in a divorce or your child has different needs than typical children, you may need to pay a different amount than is calculated by the state for standard situations.
If you and your child’s other parent don’t agree on the amount of child support to be paid, you may have questions regarding how to proceed. We can help you with all of the following:
- Submitting an answer to a complaint for child support
- Submitting a petition for modification/termination/reinstatement of a support order
- Completing income and expense statements
- Requesting verification of insurance information from the other parent
- Requesting employment and income information from the other parent
Although you are the payor, it is important to have information about your child’s primary care parent. The court must establish that both parents are fairly supporting your child financially, which includes health insurance, extracurricular activities, and other often forgotten expenses. We can help you show that you are providing support to your child in multiple ways.
We can also help you navigate the Pennsylvania Child Support Program, which is a section of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The Child Support Program serves people receiving and paying support.
On the Pennsylvania Child Support Program’s website you can:
- Make support payments
- View payment information and history
- Provide new information about your income and expenses
- Submit employment information
- View scheduled events and hearings in your case
- View docket information (court location, attorney names, party contact information, etc.)
When you submit new information through the Pennsylvania Child Support Program, you may be submitting evidence that will impact your child support case. It’s important to seek legal advice before providing new information. We can help you understand how these changes will affect your payment amount.
Our experienced Pittsburgh child support lawyers are familiar with local court requirements and can help you handle the legal issues involved with paying or modifying child support so you can focus on what is important – spending time with your child. Call us today at (412) 471-5100 to find out how we can help you.