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Child Support

Laws current as of October 23, 2024

How much child support will I get?

Child support orders are based upon the reasonable needs of the child and the ability of the parents to pay support.1 The judge will use specific Pennsylvania child support guidelines to figure out the amount.2 To see an estimate of what you might receive, you can go to the Pennsylvania Child Support Program website.

Every child support order will include a requirement that either or both parents provide for the child to have health care coverage.3 The judge may also order either or both parents to pay a percentage of the child’s medical costs that are not covered by insurance.4

1 23 Pa.C.S. § 4322(a)
2 Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16-1
3 23 Pa.C.S. § 4326(l)
4 23 Pa.C.S. § 4326(e)

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