Pennsylvania law outlines the duties of tribunals and support enforcement agencies in family law cases, including issuing and forwarding orders, handling petitions in appropriate courts, and providing timely notices to involved parties. These provisions ensure proper jurisdiction, communication, and procedural fairness in domestic relations matters.
The tribunal must send a copy of the order by first class mail to the petitioner, respondent, and the initiating tribunal if applicable.
The tribunal will forward the petition and documents to the appropriate tribunal and notify the petitioner by first class mail of where and when the transfer occurred.
The agency must assist in establishing jurisdiction, request hearings, gather relevant information, and ensure timely communication with parties involved.
The agency must send copies of notices or communications to the petitioner within two days, excluding weekends and holidays.