How is a child support order established in another state?

The Domestic Relations Section in the county of residence of the custodial parent will ask the custodial parent to provide information needed to complete the necessary documents that will be sent to the noncustodial parent’s resident state to establish a child support order. The noncustodial parent’s resident state will then use this information to establish a court order of support.  more

The Domestic Relations Section in the county of residence of the custodial parent will ask the custodial parent to provide information needed to complete the necessary documents that will be sent to the noncustodial parent's resident state to establish a child support order. The noncustodial parent's resident state will then use this information to establish a court order of support. 33. What happens if a child support obligation is not paid by the noncustodial parent living in another state? The Child Support Enforcement Agency in the noncustodial parent's resident state will use the enforcement methods available in that states' child support laws, many of which are similar to Pennsylvania Law. The custodial parent should notify the Domestic Relations Section when the support order is not being paid. 34. Based on rules set by Pennsylvania and Federal law, when payments are received, how is the money divided up for support, arrears, and fees? The payment is first applied to current ...  more

The Domestic Relations Section in the county of residence of the custodial parent will ask the custodial parent to provide information needed to complete the necessary documents that will be sent to the noncustodial parent's resident state to establish a child support order. The noncustodial parent's resident state will then use this information to establish a court order of support. Back to Question (F) 2.  more