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4354 – Willful Failure To Pay Support Order | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 4354 penalizes willful failure to pay court-ordered support, with penalties including misdemeanor charges and extradition costs.

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4354 – Willful Failure To Pay Support Order

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 4354

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Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 4354 addresses the willful failure to pay court-ordered support. It defines offenses, their grading, jurisdiction, and consequences, including costs for extradition if applicable. The law applies to all support cases regardless of marital status or whether civil or criminal.
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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 23 Pa.C.S. 4354 penalizes willful failure to pay court-ordered support, with penalties including misdemeanor charges and extradition costs.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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