Pennsylvania § 7209 - Credit for payments.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7209 — Credit for payments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7209. Credit for payments.
Amounts collected and credited for a particular period pursuant to a child support order issued by a tribunal of another state or a foreign country must be credited against the amounts accruing or accrued for the same period under a child support order for the same child issued by the tribunal of this State.
(Dec. 28, 2015, P.L.559, No.94, eff. imd.)
Cross References. Section 7209 is referred to in section 7207 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7209
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7209 cover?
Section 7209 ("Credit for payments.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 7209?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7209" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 7209 apply to my situation?
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