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Pennsylvania: High Income Child Support calculations after Hanrahan v. Bakker

By Elissa C. Goldberg / October 2, 2018

Support in Pennsylvania is standardized by state law into a calculation based on a specific set of factors, including the net income of both parents, the percentage of custody each has the child(ren), and costs of childcare and health insurance to arrive at the reasonable financial needs of children. This last factor was greatly affected…

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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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Five Ways to be a Great Dad after Divorce

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 28, 2018

Divorce is going to change your relationship with your children. There’s no way to avoid that. But with effort, it may actually improve it. Here are 5 ways to make sure that happens: 1.   Know yourself Examine yourself in this new situation. Are you dealing with anger? Guilt? Feelings of inadequacy? Your children need you…

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