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Dealing with Support Overpayments
Along with the recent revision to the standing provision of Rule 1910.3, the Pennsylvania legislation also made revisions to Rule 1910.19, which addresses the relatively rare, but frustrating issue…
Change to Support Code Eliminates Confusion on Who Can File for Support
An important change to the Pennsylvania Support Code will go into effect very soon. Rule 1910.3 identifies those individuals who are allowed to bring child support actions and beginning November 1…
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The Prisoner Controversy
Part of what makes the law fascinating is that there are certain legal issues that have no clear solutions. In many cases, both sides have equal merit. The matter of…
A CHILD SUPPORT CASE BOTH BIG AND RICH
Although our law firm has litigated several of the largest support cases decided in Pennsylvania the matter of how much support children need is one of endless controversy for those …
NOW YOU CAN ESTIMATE CHILD SUPPORT IN YOUR OWN HOME
No need to drive to hearings or hire high priced lawyers. If you google PA Child Support Home Page or go to www.childsupport.state.pa.us you will travel to a website that allows …
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A “TOP SEVEN” LIST OF MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY LAW
The following is my "Top 7" list of "family law misconceptions" that I frequently hear from new or prospective clients. The list is by no means exhaustive and assumes that…
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Celebrity Issues: How Much Child Support is Enough?
How much support is enough when a child theoretically has everything?
An example would be the obligation of rap star, 50 cent. According to articles in New York and Chicago…
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SURPRISE: You’re 1st Support Payment Is Due Before You Leave The Court House!
PASCES, the collection and enforcement agency for support in Pennsylvania, has begun requiring that an obligor’s first support payment be paid at the time of the initial conference if an interim…
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QUICK NOTE: Personal Injury Attorneys Have an Obligation to Satisfy Support Arrears
Pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4308.1, proceeds from a "monetary reward", such as a Personal Injury Award, are subject to a lien for child support arrears. Parties and their attorneys…
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