Pennsylvania law requires that when a support order from another tribunal is registered, the nonregistering party must be notified with detailed information about the registration and their rights. The law also establishes procedures for contesting the validity of the registered order within 20 days, or else the order is confirmed and enforceable by law. This process ensures proper notice and a fair opportunity to challenge support orders.
The nonregistering party is notified with a copy of the registered order and relevant information, and the order becomes enforceable as if issued by the tribunal.
You must request a hearing within 20 days of receiving notice to contest the order or the arrearages. If you do not act in time, the order is confirmed and enforceable.
The notice must inform you that the registered order is enforceable, your right to contest within 20 days, the consequences of not contesting, and the amount of alleged arrearages.
If you fail to contest within 20 days, the registered order is confirmed by law and can be enforced without further challenge.