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Pennsylvania Child Support Calculator

Professional-grade calculations using Pennsylvania's Income Shares Model with January 1, 2026 updates. Built for family law attorneys in PA Courts of Common Pleas.

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January 1, 2026 Major Update: Expanded Medical Coverage

Effective January 1, 2026, Pennsylvania updated the Basic Child Support Schedule with increased support amounts and significantly expanded reasonable medical expenses to include psychiatric/psychological services AND orthodontia (previously excluded). Existing orders do NOT auto-adjustβ€”parties must file a modification petition.

2026 Guideline Changes Summary

Support Amounts Increased

All guideline child support amounts have been increased across all income levels to reflect updated economic conditions.

Updated Poverty Guidelines

The chart reflects the latest Federal Poverty Guidelines effective January 1, 2026.

Psychiatric & Psychological Services NOW INCLUDED

Mental health services are now classified as reasonable medical expenses and can be allocated between parents as add-ons to basic support.

Orthodontia NOW INCLUDED

Orthodontic services and treatments are now included as reasonable medical expenses (previously excluded from coverage).

No Auto-Adjustment of Existing Orders

Current child support orders are NOT automatically adjusted. A modification petition must be filed to adjust support to 2026 levels.

How Pennsylvania Calculates Child Support

Pennsylvania's Income Shares Model with comprehensive 2026 updates ensures equitable support allocation

Combined Gross Income

Both parents' total income from all sources: wages, self-employment, bonuses, rental income, investment earnings, and other earnings.

Deductions & Adjustments

Subtract federal/state income taxes, FICA, health insurance, mandatory retirement, and support for other children.

Basic Support Lookup

Use Pennsylvania's updated 2026 Basic Child Support Schedule to find the base obligation based on combined income and number of children.

Proportional Division

Divide the obligation between parents based on each parent's percentage of combined net income.

Expanded Medical Expenses

Add proportional allocation of health insurance, childcare, AND newly included psychiatric/psychological services and orthodontia.

Parenting Time Adjustment

Adjust support based on each parent's parenting time and overnight percentage.

Why Pennsylvania Attorneys Choose Juno

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Rule 1910.16-3 Compliant

All calculations follow Pennsylvania Rule 1910.16-3 and the 2026 updated Basic Child Support Schedule.

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2026 Schedule Updates

Reflects all January 1, 2026 support amount increases and updated Federal Poverty Guidelines.

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Mental Health Services Included

Now includes psychiatric and psychological services as reasonable medical expenses per 2026 updates.

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Orthodontia Coverage

Orthodontia is now included as a reasonable medical expense (new for 2026).

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Combined Income Calculation

Accurately calculates combined net income with Pennsylvania-specific tax calculations and deductions.

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Modification Analysis

Compare existing orders to 2026 calculations to determine if material change exists for modification petitions.

Pennsylvania-Specific Features

Purpose-built for Pennsylvania family law practice and 2026 requirements

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Court of Common Pleas Compliance

Forms formatted for Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas statewide.

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PA Court Forms

Generate completed Pennsylvania child support forms and worksheets ready for court filing.

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Modification Planning

Analyze 2026 changes and determine appropriate modification strategies for existing orders.

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Multiple Children Support

Accurate calculations for any number of children using Pennsylvania's 2026 guidelines.

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