You are in the courtroom, lawyer by your side, waiting for your trial to begin. There at the next table is the stranger you once trusted with your heart and your future, and you wonder how it ever came to this. You are nervous, to say the least, because you know how much is at stake...
One of the more challenging issues for separated parents to resolve is arranging for child support. In Pennsylvania, provided that the parents agree, there is often no need to go to court. If one parent sues the other, though, support will be calculated according to state guidelines.
You have been ordered to pay support for your spouse and/or for your children. Despite your willingness to make the best of a difficult situation, the "one size fits all" Domestic Relations system can still trip you up. The devil is always in the details where support orders are concerned...