Pennsylvania — Statute

2006 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how Pennsylvania law allows child support to be collected from monetary awards, including liens, procedures, and documentation requirements.

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Pennsylvania State Law

2006 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 2006

Summary

Pennsylvania law § 4308.1 outlines how overdue child support can be collected from monetary awards such as settlements or judgments. It establishes that overdue support becomes a lien on the net proceeds of such awards, and details the procedures for claiming these funds, including documentation requirements. The law also clarifies the process for both represented and unrepresented parties to ensure child support arrears are addressed before distributing monetary awards.

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In simple terms: Learn how Pennsylvania law allows child support to be collected from monetary awards, including liens, procedures, and documentation requirements.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.