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| February 28, 2010 |
| Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines Change in May 2010 |
| Posted By Tim Colgan |
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In May 2010, changes to the Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines take effect. The changes to the Guidelines are based upon Federal law and Federal regulations which require that each state have child support guidelines and that those guidelines are reviewed and updated at least once every four years. The review is to incorporate the most recent economic data on child-rearing costs and data from case files. Pennsylvania's support schedule is based upon child-rearing expenditures measured by David M. Betson, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame. As with the current Guidelines, important factors in determining the correct amount of child support include the incomes of each parent, the cost of child care and the cost of health insurance for the children.
We encourage you to meet with a
Child Support Attorney at Colgan Marzzacco before filing to modify child support through Domestic Relations. Many times clients file for modifications and are surprised when they receive an unexpected increase or decrease after their conference with Domestic Relations. If you meet with a
Child Support Lawyer at Colgan Marzzacco we will answer all your questions and help you make an informed decision about whether to seek a modification through Domestic Relations.
Through the end of May 2010, Colgan Marzzacco will offer a 20% discount off of the regular cost of child support reviews and recalculations. Please contact a
Family Law Attorney at Colgan Marzzacco today to schedule your review. |
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| December 29, 2009 |
| New Local Rules of Court for York County |
| Posted By Tim Colgan |
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| York County has revised the Local Rules of Civil Procedure effective December 28, 2009. While there are many changes and amendments, one of significance to family law matters is the ability to appoint the Divorce Master for the mediation of discovery disputes. This option is available whether or not grounds for divorce have been established. YCCiv. 1920.51(a)(2)(i). By appointing the Divorce Master early in a case, the parties and their counsel will be able to attend a discovery conference with the Divorce Master. The Master will establish what information must be exchanged, which party is responsible for obtaining the information and the deadlines by which the exchanges must occur. A party who fails to comply with the discovery deadlines established by the Master can be subject to sanctions imposed by the Master. YCCiv 1920.51(b)(2)(ix). These rule changes should allow cases to proceed more quickly and efficiently in York County. |
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