Who is responsible for child support payments in Bucks County?

Bucks County Child Support

Both custodial and non custodial parents have a financial responsibility to support their children in a Bucks County support case.

The parent with custody makes supports their children via the daily expenditures involved in raising children -- such as food, clothing and shelter. In a divorce settlement in Bucks County, there must be agreement as to the amounts paid by the non-custodial parent.  Remember -- it does not matter that the parties are married or not.  Support will still be required regardless of the marital status of the individuals.  As part of the process, both parents should present documents such as recent paystubs, social security numbers, addresses, tax returns and medical insurance.  

Procedure for Child Support


A conference is held at the Bucks County family court where each parent discloses their income and expenses.  Hopefully, however, the parties have disclosed and shared this information with their Bucks County divorce lawyers to expedite the child support determination.  Following the conference, the conference office recommends to the courts what he/she deems appropriate for child support.  The court will issue a temporary order which can be appealed within 20 days.  A judge will conduct a hearing and then make a final decision as to support amounts. Support payments must be made while awaiting the judge’s hearing.