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4379 – Cooperation Required | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law mandates cooperation in child support efforts for assistance recipients, including paternity and support payment actions, unless good cause is shown.

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4379 – Cooperation Required

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 4379

Summary

Pennsylvania law requires applicants and recipients of assistance to cooperate with child support efforts, including providing social security information, establishing paternity, and pursuing support payments. Cooperation is essential unless good cause is shown for non-compliance. The law aims to ensure effective child support enforcement as part of assistance programs.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law mandates cooperation in child support efforts for assistance recipients, including paternity and support payment actions, unless good cause is shown.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.