Modification hearing scheduled for child support, I believe my ex quit his job to avoid. Is there anything I can do at hearing?

A voluntary reduction in income does not constitute grounds for reduction of child support. If you ex quit his job, that is a voluntary reduction...

How does child support work if we have 2 children and 1 child lives with me and the other lives with their mother?

The Pennsylvania guidelines would require the court to do a split custody calculation. Essentially, the court would calculate separately the...

Should I exercise my first rights of refusal?

Hello. Right of first refusal is something that is ordinarily specifically spelled out in the court order for custody. I do not see anything in...

I have asked for dna for 20 years and domestic relations keep telling me no.now they say petition the court.how can this be?

Either party can petition the domestic relations office for genetic testing unless they are "estopped" from doing so for one of several reasons. ...

My 9 year old's mother recently got a DWI and will lose her licences for 7-12 mos. Can I have her visitation suspended?

While I agree with the other answer that the courts avoid suspending custody altogether except in the most extreme circumstances, this does sound...

Would I still receive some type of child support if my child's father isn't working ?

The Pennsylvania Guidelines provide a formula for calculating child support based on the monthly net incomes of both parties. If the father is not...

Do I automatically get visitation or custody when going for child support

Custody and child support are two separate cases. In order to seek court-ordered custody rights, you should file a complaint for custody in the...

What type of questions are asked when going for child support ?

I agree with the information provided in Attorney Hirschman's answer. In addition, be prepared with documentation of any childcare expenses as...

Yes. You can file all of those forms at the same time as long as the Acceptance of Service Form was actually signed and dated 90 days before the...

My daughters dad just lost his job. If I agree to no child support until he gets a new job am I going to lose money owed?

Hello. You will never lose any money that he already owes to you unless you agree to waive those arrears. You can enter into a very specific...