Except as otherwise provided by this part, a responding tribunal of this State:
(1) shall apply the procedural and substantive law, including the rules on choice of law, generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this State and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and
(2) shall determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this State.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 73 - Civil Provisions of General Application
Section 7301 - Proceedings under this part
Section 7302 - Action by minor parent
Section 7303 - Application of law of this State
Section 7304 - Duties of initiating tribunal
Section 7305 - Duties and powers of responding tribunal
Section 7306 - Inappropriate tribunal
Section 7307 - Duties of support enforcement agency
Section 7308 - Supervisory duty
Section 7309 - Private counsel
Section 7310 - Duties of department
Section 7311 - Pleadings and accompanying documents
Section 7312 - Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances
Section 7314 - Limited immunity of petitioner
Section 7315 - Nonparentage as defense
Section 7316 - Special rules of evidence and procedure
Section 7317 - Communications between tribunals