What is Child Support?

When parents of a child are no longer together, there can be disputes over money, especially in regards to how much each parent should be contributing to the child’s needs. In Pennsylvania, our courts are in charge of overseeing the process of making sure that children are provided for by both of their parents in these situations. Child support is the money typically paid by a noncustodial parent to provide food, clothing and shelter for his or her children. These payments can also include covering medical, schooling, and childcare costs.