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Information on Local Support Procedures
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Pennsylvania Child Support Program (PACSES)
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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
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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.
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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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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Spanish / Español
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
Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A Caseworker's Guide to Child Support Enforcement and Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this guide is to assist child support enforcement caseworkers when one of the parents in a case is an active duty member of the Armed Services.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Child Support Services for Head Start Families
(Separate Website)
This brochure describes child support services available to assist Head Start parents that can assist you to establish the legal paternity of your son or daughter or help you to establish a child support order requiring the non-custodial parent to contribute to the financial support of their children.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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