All support obligations are carefully monitored by the Domestic Relations Section. All payments are required to be made in full and on time. You can review your payments and arrears (how much is owed in support) by calling the Domestic Relations Section or by accessing the Pennsylvania Child Support website.
The State of Pennsylvania requires the Domestic Relations Section to issue a wage garnishment to employers for the collection of support. Wage garnishments may take some time to be processed by the employer, therefore it is the responsibility of the non-custodial parent to make the support payments until it is garnished from their check.
You are required to notify the Domestic Relations Section within seven days of any change in circumstances that may affect your support order. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Change of Address
Change of Employment/Income
Change in Health Benefits
Change in Child Care
Change of Custody
Emancipation of Child
Health Issues
Failure to report this information or comply with your support obligation may result in the following:
Civil Contempt
Jail for up to six months, a fine up to $500, or probation for up to six months
Seizure of your bank accounts
Seizure of any Personal Injury or Workers Compensation Awards
Seizure of your Federal and State Tax Refunds
Suspension of your Driver’s, Professional, Occupational, and/or Recreational Licenses (Hunting & Fishing)
Passport Denial
Liens against any Real Property that you own
Interception of Lottery Winnings
Credit Bureau Reporting
Publication of your name in the newspaper as a delinquent parent