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Even though we will always try to resolve cases as quickly and painlessly as possible, we are ready, willing, and able to do battle to protect our clients if necessary. Our attorneys have experience with spousal support cases in Montgomery County, Berks County, and Chester County. Please click here now to contact us. We will be happy to discuss your rights with you.
Offices in Pottstown, West Chester and Reading, Pennsylvania
Phone: 610-323-7436
Dealing with divorce, support, or custody issues is challenging. Our lawyers can help you face the challenge. Call our offices directly or contact our lawyers online for a consultation.
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Spousal Support
The purpose of spousal support is to assure the dependent spouse (that is, the spouse who earns less) a reasonable living allowance. The duty to provide spousal support arises out of the marital relationship. However, a spouse may forfeit the right to support by engaging in certain misconduct.
The actual amount of spousal support is calculated through application of the Pennsylvania Support Guidelines. Rule 1910.16-4 sets forth the calculation used to determine a spousal support award. This calculation determines the spouses' monthly net incomes. The difference between those two amounts is multiplied by a percentage to arrive at the amount of the award. Certain adjustments may apply.
Spousal support payments are deductible from the payor spouse's taxable income for federal income tax purposes. They are likewise includible in the payee spouse's income for federal tax purposes.
A factor that is considered in making a spousal support award is the length of the marriage, from the date of marriage to the date of final separation.
Effective legal representation is essential to preserving all of your rights in a spousal support case. An effective Pennsylvania support lawyer must balance legal knowledge with skills of persuasion and mediation to ensure the best result for his or her client.
The attorneys of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. have these skills. We attempt to resolve support cases even before the initial support conference; we try to settle the cases before going to court, so we can save our clients time, money, and headaches.
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