When spouses separate, the spouse with lower income has the right to request spousal support (or alimony while litigation is pending). Pennsylvania has a formula to calculate this amount. The formula can take into consideration several factors, including income, expenses, tax filing status, and other child support obligations. This process can be complex when there are multiple sources of income and unusual expenses. This process is further complicated by the new changes in Pennsylvania which took effect January 1, 2019.
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The most significant factor in spousal support is income. In determining income, a tax return may only show part of the story. Tax returns may show deflated income (possibly through depreciation deductions) or inflated income (possibly through pass through income that is not actually received). Levin Hoover assists clients to present true income and true expenses so that an accurate spousal support or alimony pending litigation amount is more likely to be calculated.