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23 Pa.C.S. § 4341

Commencement of support actions or proceedings

Known as the Domestic Relations Code

The act spans §§ 23–23 (374 sections).

(Dec. 16, 1997, P.L.549, No.58, eff

(a) Procedure.--A support action or proceeding under this chapter shall be commenced in the manner prescribed by the Rules of Civil Procedure governing actions of support.

(b) Standing.--Any person caring for a child shall have standing to commence or continue an action for support of that child regardless of whether a court order has been issued granting that person custody of the child.

(c) Jurisdiction.--The court shall exercise Statewide jurisdiction over the parties to a proceeding under this chapter.

Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.