How Shared Custodial Time Affects Child Support in Pennsylvania

Michael R. Perna24 Jul, 2026Legal

Child support in Pennsylvania is designed to ensure that children continue to receive financial support from both parents, even when those parents live separately. Although a parent’s income is the primary factor in determining support obligations, custodial arrangements also play a significant role. When parents share custodial time, the financial responsibilities of raising a child may be distributed differently than in cases in which one parent holds primary custody.