Pennsylvania § 8201 - Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8201 — Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8201. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.
(a) Extent.--A tribunal issuing a support order has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over a support order unless otherwise provided by Part VIII (relating to uniform interstate family support) or this part.
(b) Faith and credit.--A tribunal shall recognize the continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of another tribunal which has issued a support order.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8201
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8201 cover?
Section 8201 ("Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.") 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 § 8201?
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