Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

I live in Pennsylvania. I am currently in my second marriage. I have one child from my first marriage (he is 12, and lives with me), and two adopted children with my second wife (two girls, ages 4 and 2).

My second wife and I are headed for a divorce, and I've done some preliminary research (and number crunching) and realize that I'll be paying 45% of my take home pay to my second wife for child support. Is there any adjustment that can be made to this given the fact that I have another (older child) from my first marriage who I am still responsible for? This will leave me with less than $2k/month net (actually around $1600/month net). I understand that the children need to be provided for, but I do have another child that I'm responsible for, not just the two that my second wife will be caring for.


Asked on 3/01/10, 4:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

SAUL SEGAN SAUL H SEGAN ATTY AT LAW

Yes, the Court will take that into consideration.....

You probably should have counsel....

If you wuold like to speak with me, call 215 732 4000 (no charge)

It sounds like you are in Chester County where I do practice....

www.saulhsegan.com is website

Would be happy to help you sort it out.....

Kind regards,

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Answered on 3/06/10, 12:22 pm


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