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PA Spousal Support, APL Questions

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Will I have to pay spousal support in Pennsylvania?

 

How much will I have to pay in spousal support?

 

Can I receive spousal support in Pennsylvania?

 

How much will I receive in spousal support?

 

How long am I entitled to receive spousal support?

 

How long will I have to pay spousal support?

 

Does spousal support have to be addressed through the court?

 

I just moved from another state, how long do I have to live in Pennsylvania before I can file for child support?

 

Does infidelity affect the ability to collect spousal support?

 

How do I file for spousal support?

 

Where do I file for spousal support?

 

How much does it cost to file for spousal support?

 

I received papers in the mail about a child support conference/hearing, what should I do?

 

What are the differences between a spousal support conference and spousal support hearing?

 

How is spousal support calculated?

 

What is the difference between gross income and net income?

 

What does net income include?

 

How are bonuses or commissions handled when calculating spousal support?

 

What additional expenses will the court consider in the calculation of spousal support?

 

Are prior support obligations considered when calculating spousal support?

 

Are medical costs included in spousal support?

 

Is spousal support tax deductable?

 

Does spousal support count as income for tax purposes?

 

Is Social Security used in calculating a spousal support obligation?

 

What if my spouse is unemployed or underemployed?

 

What is imputed income?

 

What is an earning capacity?

 

What does allocation mean?

 

I’m self-employed, how does that affect the calculation of spousal support?

 

My spouse is self employed, how does that affect the calculation of child support?

 

Are under the table earnings included in the calculation of spousal support?

 

What is considered income for spousal support purposes?

 

Is discovery allowed in spousal support cases?

 

I’m active duty U.S. Military, how does that affect my support case?

 

Is spousal support modifiable?

 

How can I have the amount of spousal support increased?

 

How do I have the amount of spousal Support reduced?

 

When am I entitled to begin receiving spousal support?

 

Is spousal support retroactive to the date of filing?

 

What are arrears?

 

How are arrears calculated?

 

How much will be owed in arrears?

 

How are arrears handled?

 

Are payments made to the dependant spouse used to offset any arrears?

Should I make payments to my spouse in the interim, until we go to court to resolve the support issue?

  

How should I make direct payments to my spouse?

 

Should I keep a record of any payments made to my spouse?

 

Am I entitled to a credit for any direct payments to my spouse?

 

How do I actually receive spousal support?

 

What is an EPPICARD?

 

How often will I receive child support?

 

How often will I have to pay child support?

 

Is spousal support deducted from my pay by my employer?

 

What is PACSES?

 

What is PASCDU?

 

What is APL?

 

Does infidelity affect the ability to collect APL?

 How is APL calculated?

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We offer legal services for Family Law matters including: Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Custody, Partial Custody, Shared Custody, Full Custody, Legal Custody, Child Support, Modifications to Child Support, Spousal Support, Modifications to Spousal Support, Alimony, APL, Protection From Abuse, PFA, Marital Settlement Agreements, Separation Agreements, Equitable Distribution of Property, Name Change, Paternity & Pre-Nuptial Agreements. We handle court hearings, conferences, litigation, motions, settlements and negotiations. We draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, petitions for special relief, petitions for contempt, divorce complaints and custody complaints. We offer estate planning services, including the drafting of wills, living wills, health care power of attorney documents, HCPOA, advance directives, power of attorney, POA and simple wills. We offer reasonable rates and fees, and have flexible payment options. We accept cash, check, money orders, debit cards, credit cards, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. We offer hourly billing and flat fee agreements depending on the circumstances.

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