Q: If the noncustodial parent has another child how much would child support be reduce by in PA?
Noncustodial parent has child 50% of the time.
A: Child support orders in PA are driven by income as well as custody. Whether having the second child could impact the amount of the support order depends on several factors, including whether there is a support order for the second child and how much of the paying parent's income would be taken if the two court orders were entered at the guidelines amounts. I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law attorney who can assist you by going over the details of your situation and probably run the support numbers accordingly. I will tell you that, in my experience, having another child by a different mother usually does not impact the first support order.
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