Pennsylvania § 8402 - Procedure to register order.
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§ 8402. Procedure to register order.
(a) General rule.--A support order may be registered by sending the following documents and information to the appropriate tribunal:
(1) A letter of transmittal to the tribunal requesting registration and enforcement.
(2) Two copies, including one certified copy, of the order to be registered, including any modification of the order.
(3) A sworn statement by the party seeking registration or a certified statement by the custodian of the records showing the amount of any arrearage.
(4) The name of the obligor and, if known:
(i) the obligor's address and Social Security number;
(ii) the name and address of the obligor's employer and any other source of income of the obligor; and
(iii) a description and the location of property of the obligor not exempt from execution.
(5) The name and address of the obligee and, if applicable, the agency or person to whom support payments are to be remitted.
(b) Docketing.--On receipt of a request for registration, the registering tribunal shall file the order as a foreign judgment, together with one copy of the documents and information, regardless of their form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8402
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8402 cover?
Section 8402 ("Procedure to register order.") 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.
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