Category: Child Support
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When Does Child Support End in Pennsylvania?
Last Updated: September 29, 2026 In Pennsylvania, child support generally ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever happens later. Support can continue past that point if the child has a disability that prevents self-support, or if the parents signed a written agreement to keep paying (for example, toward college). Unpaid…
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How Much Will You Have To Pay In Child Support?
Ending a relationship is never easy—especially when children are involved. One of the most complicated parts of a split is…
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Helping children deal with divorce
Helping Children Deal With Divorce in Pennsylvania Children cope best with divorce when both parents keep conflict away from them, maintain consistent routines across two homes, and preserve a loving relationship with each parent. In Pennsylvania, this is not only good parenting advice. It mirrors the exact standard a judge uses: under 23 Pa.C.S. §…
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Modifying a child support order in PA
In Pennsylvania, the consequences of not paying court-ordered child support may be quite serious. In the most severe cases, if you fail to pay, you may face jail time. You may also have your driver’s license or your passport suspended. As such, it is vital to keep up with your support payments. If you are…
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Considerations for infant visitation
Establishing a visitation schedule for children is generally easier as they get older, provided that the parents can agree. It’s a bit more difficult when the child is an infant because there are other considerations at play. The schedule must be in the best interest of the infant while allowing both parents to spend time…
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How can parents alleviate the back-to-school transition post-divorce?
Going back to school amidst the uncertainty that comes with divorce presents a difficult challenge for children who might already be overwhelmed with the transition of new classes, teachers, schedules, friends, activities, and routines. In preparation for the beginning of the school year, divorced parents should re-evaluate their parenting plans and communication strategies to ensure…
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An overview of joint custody
Of all the complicated issues that are involved in a divorce case, child custody is one of the most critical. After all, even if a happy marriage is no longer realistic, the couple will be forever bound together as parents of their children. That means they must attempt to reach an arrangement that works for…
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What expenses can child support cover?
Some couples who go through a divorce arrive at child support orders after lengthy and contentious arguments in court. Others are able to negotiate an agreement between themselves on the amount and frequency of child support payments. However, after the child support order is in place, you might be wondering exactly which expenses can be…
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What can I do if I cannot afford support payments?
Sometimes things can happen in life that makes it hard for you to pay child support. You might have lost a job, developed a serious medical condition that requires expensive treatment or simply fallen on hard times in Montgomery and Bucks counties and in Philadelphia. Though you are willing to pay child support to your ex,…