Pennsylvania — Statute

1997 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how Pennsylvania handles income-withholding orders from other states and the enforcement procedures for child support payments across state lines.

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Pennsylvania State Law

1997 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 1997

Summary

Pennsylvania law allows income-withholding orders issued in other states to be directly sent to an obligor's employer without the need for filing or registration in Pennsylvania. This facilitates the enforcement of support orders across state lines. However, certain procedural rules related to collection remedies have been suspended or amended.

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In simple terms: Learn how Pennsylvania handles income-withholding orders from other states and the enforcement procedures for child support payments across state lines.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.