Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Affects on support for military reservist on active duty

As you have been told file a petition to reduce now. Contact an experiened attorney in your area.

Bill Kraut

Re: Affects on support for military reservist on active duty

You need to file a petition to modify support before you leave, the reduction can be upcoming but the court can't retroactively reduce the amount except to the date of the filing of the petition. The support should be terminated if you are at 50/50. I offer free consultations.

Re: Affects on support for military reservist on active duty

The amount of a support order is reduced retroacatively to the date when the petition for modification is filed, so it is best to file for a reduction immediately. A reduction in income, as well as a change in "overnights" in the custody arrangement, are circumstances which support the need for a reduction.

In general, the sailors and soldiers relief act bars legal actions being taken against servicemen on active duty in some circumstances - In support law, for example, it does not halt an ongoing support obligation, but may bar a contempt action. This is not an absolute but depends upon the establishment of both the unavailability of the serviceman and the fact that he or she will suffer by being unable to appear to defend an action. Your base legal advisors should be able to assist you in these matters. Please speak to a local attorney at your earliest opportunity.

I wish you the best.

Ilene Young, Esquire ~ 215-348-5448

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