Even if you do not have custody of your child, you still have a duty towards them. A custodial parent typically receives child support payments from the non-custodial parent. However, how much child support a custodial parent receives can vary. The amount you’ll receive or are required to pay is unique to your family’s situation.
In Pennsylvania, the amount of child support a parent is required to pay can largely depend on both parents’ net income and the number of children they have. A few factors that can also influence how much child support is necessary include: