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2738 – Enforcement Of Agreement | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's law on enforcing adoption agreements, including requirements, court procedures, and age-related enforceability rules.

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2738 – Enforcement Of Agreement

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 2738

Summary

Pennsylvania Title 23 Section 2738 outlines the process for enforcing agreements related to adoption, including requirements for enforceability and court procedures. It specifies that enforcement is limited to specific performance, with conditions such as written form and court approval, and sets age-related enforceability rules. The law emphasizes that enforcement is the exclusive remedy and details the court's continuing jurisdiction until the child turns 18.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's law on enforcing adoption agreements, including requirements, court procedures, and age-related enforceability rules.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.