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Brad and Angelina’s Child Support Battle

By Elissa C. Goldberg / September 7, 2018

Child Support is the latest topic in the divorce of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, an event that has made headlines for almost two years now. Most recently, the debate is over Jolie’s claims for “meaningful” child support. The issue is over a loan made by Brad to Angelina and whether or not it should…

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How to Modify Child Support in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 22, 2018

The state of Pennsylvania vigorously enforces child support agreements. The state works under the assumption that child support payments are in place for the best interest of the child and that children should continue to receive the same level of financial support that he or she would have had if the family had stayed together.…

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CHILD SUPPORT: Pa. Changes in Calculations as of May 1, 2017

By Elissa C. Goldberg / June 21, 2017

Child support calculations have been revised because the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has updated its support guidelines, effective May 1, 2017. The state updates its basic child support schedule about every four years to reflect new economic data and cost of living increases. The largest change is a slight increase in the Self Support Reserve at…

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