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Alimony Child Support in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania law treats alimony and child support as separate obligations governed by distinct statutes and guidelines. Child support is determined under the support guidelines at Pa. R.C.P. 1910.16-1 to -7, which use the parties’ net incomes and the guideline schedule at Rule 1910.16-3. Alimony, authorized under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701, is decided by a court considering statutory factors, not a fixed formula. Spousal support and alimony pendente lite follow the formula at Rule 1910.16-4. A verified figure of $30,000 appears in the official source linked below, and the worked example illustrates how the calculator applies these rules. To estimate a specific result, use the DocketMath calculator with the official guidelines.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the alimony child support rule is set by 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701 (alimony); 23 Pa.C.S. § 4322 (CS statutory authorization); Pa. R.C.P. 1910.16-1 to -7 (CS guidelines, including 1910.16-3 schedule and 1910.16-4 spousal-support/APL formula). The verified packet cites 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701 (alimony); 23 Pa.C.S. § 4322 (CS statutory authorization); Pa. R.C.P. 1910.16-1 to -7 (CS guidelines, including 1910.16-3 schedule and 1910.16-4 spousal-support/APL formula) (https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20250304/122427-support-guidelines.pdf).

Pennsylvania alimony child support: the verified value is $30,000 under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701 (alimony); 23 Pa.C.S. § 4322 (CS statutory authorization); Pa. R.C.P. 1910.16-1 to -7 (CS guidelines, including 1910.16-3 schedule and 1910.16-4 spousal-support/APL formula). The verified packet cites 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701 (alimony); 23 Pa.C.S. § 4322 (CS statutory authorization); Pa. R.C.P. 1910.16-1 to -7 (CS guidelines, including 1910.16-3 schedule and 1910.16-4 spousal-support/APL formula) (https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20250304/122427-support-guidelines.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.