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5445 – Registration Of Child Custody Determination | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how to register a child custody order from another state in Pennsylvania and understand the enforcement process and legal rights involved.

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5445 – Registration Of Child Custody Determination

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 5445

Summary

Pennsylvania law allows for the registration of child custody determinations made by courts in other states. The process involves submitting specific documents to the appropriate Pennsylvania court, which then files and notifies interested parties. Once registered, the foreign custody order is enforceable in Pennsylvania as if it were a local court order.

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