Child Support and Paternity

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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Child Support and Paternity issues in Pennsylvania.

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Local Support and Domestic Relations Office Procedures

This webpage provides links to information on support collection and Domestic Relations Office procedures in various counties in Pennsylvania.

Local Support and Domestic Relations Office Procedures

This webpage provides links to information on support collection and Domestic Relations Office procedures in various counties in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia County (Support): Support Forms

Forms from the Philadelphia Bar Association's Family Law Section that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts.

Child Support

Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network on child support law.

Child Support

Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network on child support law.

Domestic Violence and TANF Support Requirements

Information from the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association about the requirement that families who receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) apply for child or spousal support unless excused for good cause. [PDF]

Local Support and Domestic Relations Office Procedures

This webpage provides links to information on support collection and Domestic Relations Office procedures in various counties in Pennsylvania.

Medical (Health Care) Support in Support Orders

Information from the Pennsylvania Child Support Handbook on how to obtain health care coverage for children from a non-custodial parent in a support order.

Philadelphia County (Support): Support Forms

Forms from the Philadelphia Bar Association's Family Law Section that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts.

Preparing for Your Support Conference - Pennsylvania (Video)

This video from Philadelphia Legal Assistance explains what happens at a child support conference, describes how child support is calculated, and helps you decide whether to ask for a hearing before a support master if you are unsatisfied with the result of a support conference. The video is part of Philadelphia Legal Assistance's "Make Your Case" video series. (2014)

You Can Claim "GOOD CAUSE" Not to File For Child Support if You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence

If you get welfare benefits, the welfare office will expect you to file for child support. This provides information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on when you have "good cause" not to file for support due to domestic violence.

Domestic Violence and TANF Support Requirements

Information from the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association about the requirement that families who receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) apply for child or spousal support unless excused for good cause. [PDF]

Philadelphia County (Support): Support Forms

Forms from the Philadelphia Bar Association's Family Law Section that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts.

Medical (Health Care) Support in Support Orders

Information from the Pennsylvania Child Support Handbook on how to obtain health care coverage for children from a non-custodial parent in a support order.

Philadelphia County (Support): Support Forms

Forms from the Philadelphia Bar Association's Family Law Section that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts.

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