How Do You Conduct A Child Support Masters Hearing In Pennsylvania?
This article will tell you how to try a child support case in the Philadelphia, PA Support Master’s Unit. Unlike other places, this is a full blown trial, in front of a Master, who is also a lawyer, where the parties and witnesses are sworn under oath, everything is recorded, and all the rules of procedure and evidence apply. You’ll learn what documents to bring, and what questions will be asked of you. Make 3 copies of ALL documents to bring with you to the Master’s Hearing, and remember to bring them with you. Subpoena all people you want to testify at the Master’s Hearing. Appear for the Master’s Hearing on time. Be prepared to testify as to your earning capacity: Present employer’s name, your job title, date you started, how much and how often you get paid; Past employers’ names, your job titles, dates of employment, how much and how often you got paid, and why you left; Whether or not you have any source of money of income: Welfare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Reti
