How can I receive child support from a parent living in another state?

Child support is a legal obligation between a parent and their child. In Pennsylvania, parents have an obligation to provide support to their child, regardless of whether the parent lives in the same state as the child. If a parent lives in another state, child support may still be available. Generally, if the other parent is located in a different state, an interstate process known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) is used. Through this process, the child support orders established in one state can be enforced in another. The first step to obtaining child support through UIFSA is to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Child Support Enforcement. The office can help you locate the other parent and determine if they have a legal obligation to pay child support to you. They can also help you obtain a court order from the other state, if necessary. Once an order is in place, UIFSA allows the state of Pennsylvania to enforce the order as it would any other child support order. This means the other parent is required to pay the child support as outlined in the order, even if they live in another state. Additionally, the child support order can be enforced through the other state’s court system if necessary. In some cases, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Child Support Enforcement may be able to provide assistance in establishing and enforcing an order. If you have any questions about receiving child support from a parent living in another state, it is best to contact the office for assistance.

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