4301 - Scope of chapter. - Pennsylvania Statutes

CHAPTER 43 SUPPORT MATTERS GENERALLY Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Support C. Proceedings Generally D. Proceedings Against Entireties Property E. Title IV-D Program and Related Matters F. New Hire Reporting Enactment. Chapter 43 was added October 30, 1985, P.L.264, No.66, effective in 90 days. Saved from Suspension. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 1910.49, adopted November 7, 1988, provided that Chapter 43 shall not be deemed suspended or affected by Rules 1910.1 through 1910.31 governing actions for support. Cross References. Chapter 43 is referred to in sections 5603, 6108 of this title. SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 4301. Scope of chapter. 4302. Definitions. 4303. Information to consumer reporting agency. 4304. Cooperation of Commonwealth agencies (Repealed). 4304.1. Cooperation of government and nongovernment agencies. 4305. General administration of support matters. 4306. Duties of Title IV-D attorney. 4307. State income tax intercept. 4308. Lottery winnings intercept. 4308.1. Collection of overdue support from monetary awards. 4309. Publication of delinquent support obligors. § 4301. Scope of chapter. (a) General rule.--Actions or proceedings provided by this chapter are in addition to and not in substitution of actions or proceedings provided by unsuspended statutes where there is desertion or a failure to perform a duty to support. (b) Persons in institutions and foster homes.--Matters relating to the support of persons living in public or private institutions or receiving foster home care and who are otherwise entitled to support under this chapter shall be determined by the court under the statutes pertaining to those institutions or foster homes.