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Information on Local Support Procedures
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Philadelphia County: Support Forms
Forms from the Philadelphia Bar Association's Family Law Section that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts.
By: Philadelphia Bar Association
Paternity Forms from Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Information and forms that can be used to ask Philadelphia courts to determine paternity of a child.
By: Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Pennsylvania Child Support Program (PACSES)
(Separate Website)
Child Support Enforcement Services website of PA DPW
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania EPPICard
(Separate Website)
Information and resources relating to the EPPICard Program in Pennsylvania. Custodial parents can now access their payments online using a MasterCard ® debit card. Your payments are automatically loaded onto the card and you can go to millions of MasterCard ATM and retailer locations in Pennsylvania and around the world to make purchases or receive cash.
By: eppicard.com
County-Specific Online Resources, Self-Help Resources and Forms
(Separate Website)
Click on the title ro view resources from the "Self Help (Pro Se) Forms and Information" subtopic.
By: PALawHELP.org
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Child Support
Information on child support
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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General Pennsylvania Law About Support
(Separate Website)
General information about support law in Pennsylvania
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Child Support
(Separate Website)
Chapter 8 of Family Law Manual, developed by North Penn Legal Services.
Full Manual. By: North Penn Legal Services
Paternity
(Separate Website)
Chapter 7 of Family Law Manual, developed by North Penn Legal Services.
Full Manual. By: North Penn Legal Services
Family Law Manual
This handbook provides useful information about common Family Law issues. If you need Family
Law help, this handbook has good suggestions about some of the most common areas of Family
Law. This handbook also gives answers to commonly asked questions.
By: North Penn Legal Services
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Child Support Resources
(Separate Website)
Various resources on child support in Pennsylvania.
By: North Penn Legal Services
FAQ on Child Support for Primary Custodial Parents
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions on child support for custodial parents
By: North Penn Legal Services
Child Support
(Separate Website)
Information on the payment of child support.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Child Support Law Overview (NW Pennsylvania)
(Separate Website)
Information on child support for northwestern Pennsylvania residents, how to get or change an order, and how the support is calculated.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
THE "LEGAL" BABY'S DADDY: What Men Need to Know
Information on the paternity of children for potential fathers.
By: Philadelphia Legal Assistance
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THE "LEGAL" BABY'S DADDY: What Women Need to Know
Information on paternity of children for mothers.
By: Philadelphia Legal Assistance
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Paternity and Child Support
(Separate Website)
Information on paternity determinations and child support.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Welfare and Child Support [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information on the relationship between receiving child support and receiving welfare benefits
By: North Penn Legal Services
Have You Been a Victim of Domestic Violence? You Can Claim "Good Cause" Not to File for Support
(Separate Website)
Information on domestic violence exemptions to the requirement that you file for child support when applying for public assistance.
By: Community Legal Services
You Can be Excused from Welfare Department Rules Because of Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Information on obtaining a waiver from welfare rules based on domestic violence.
By: Community Legal Services
Custody - Myths & Facts
Informational Brochure
By: MidPenn Legal Services
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Allegheny County Support Tips
(Separate Website)
Information on pursuing Child Support in Allegheny County, PA
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Simplified Outline of Basic PA Family Law Procedure in Allegheny County
(Separate Website)
Outline of family law procedure in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Paternity of Children in Philadelphia County When Parents Are Not Married
(Separate Website)
Information on paternity determinations, as conducted in Philadelphia county.
By: Women's Law Project
Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements Information about the requirement that families who receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or General Assistance (GA) programs apply for child or spousal support unless excused for good cause.
By: Women's Law Project
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Child Support
(Separate Website)
Information on child support law from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Frequently Asked Questions - Divorce and Child Support
(Separate Website)
Answers to common questions about divorce and child support.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Child Support in Philadelphia County
Information on filing for child support in Philadelphia County.
By: Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Divorce, Custody, PFA, Support; Paternity Pamphlet (Adams County)
(Separate Website)
Information on family law procedures in Adams County
By: Adams County Bar Association
Child Support Program
(Separate Website)
This website provides a wide range of information regarding Pennsylvania's child support program including child support collection and disbursement.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Child Support Terms
(Separate Website)
This is a short glossary of child support terms for your reference.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Child Support FAQs
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions regarding child support in Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Child Support Guidelines
(Separate Website)
Information on child support guidelines from the Office of Income Maintenance of PA DPW
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania EPPICard e-Disbursement Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Pennsylvania EPPICard program.
By: Pennsylvania Child Support Program
Handbook on Child Support Enforcement
(Separate Website)
This handbook provides an overview of establishing a support order, paternity, and working across state lines, and how to enforce your order.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Handbook on Child Support Enforcement
(Separate Website)
This guide has information on the Child Support Enforcement Program and services that are available to you.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Pennsylvania Child Support Handbook
(Separate Website)
Information on the process for establishing child support for your child.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Establishing Paternity for Your Child is in Your Hands
(Separate Website)
Information on establishing paternity of children
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Health Care Coverage
(Separate Website)
Information on child support services available to obtain health care coverage for children from a non-custodial parent.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
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