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Once the terms for child support are initially set there will be no automatic review and the support amount can be modified only upon a change in circumstances for one of the parties such as a new job, a raise, a change in custody or the loss of a job.

In PA, The noncustodial parent must submit a modification petition to stop payments. You must take specific steps to terminate the agreement. Until the order is actually terminated, the noncustodial parent is obligated to continue payment. Talk to a family law attorney if you're looking to stop payments.

Starting in 2022, the percentage for income above $30,000 to add to basic child support is 4.0% for one child and up to 6.3% for six dependent children.

The court that makes the original child support award has the authority to modify the order if conditions change. Either parent may request the court to change the order throughout the time the child is under 18.

Under Pennsylvania custody law, you can change your custody agreement if it is no longer in the child's best interests. There are two methods in which child custody can be modified: mutual agreement or court order.

If you and your co-parent cannot agree about your custody arrangement, you can petition the court for a change. To do so, you must prepare a schedule you think is in your child's best interests. You will also need to fill out an official petition to modify custody from with the court that initially handled your case.