Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 3 of Act 163 of 1980 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to the applicability of Part III to pending proceedings.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 4 of Act 43 of 2005 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to continuation of prior law.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See the preamble of Act 103 of 1998 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Cross References. Chapter 56 is referred to in section 6340 of this title.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See the preamble to Act 66 of 2005 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 28 of Act 207 of 2004 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to applicability.
See section 6 of Act 33 of 2008 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to Department of Public Welfare reports.
See section 15 of Act 153 of 2014 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to study by Department of Human Services.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 15 of Act 153 of 2014 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to study by Department of Human Services.
Cross References. Section 6344.3 is referred to in section 6340 of this title.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 15 of Act 153 of 2014 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to study by Department of Human Services.
References in Text. Subparagraph (v), referred to in paragraph (1)(i), does not exist.
Cross References. Section 6344.4 is referred to in sections 6344, 6344.3, 6387 of this title.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 10(2) of Act 151 of 1994 in the appendix to this title for special provisions
relating to promulgation of regulations pertaining to general protective services.
Enactment. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of Title 23 were added October 15, 1980, P.L.934,
No.163, effective January 1, 1981.
Enactment. Part I was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Enactment. Part II was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Enactment. Part III was added October 15, 1980, P.L.934, No.163, effective January 1, 1981.
Enactment. Part IV was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Saved from Suspension. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 1910.49, as amended March 30, 1994, provided
that section 3507 shall not be deemed suspended or affected by Rules 1910.1 through
1910.31 governing actions for support insofar as section 3507 provides for tenancy
in common of property held by the entireties after divorce.
Enactment. Part V 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.
Enactment. Unless otherwise noted, Part VI was added October 30, 1985, P.L.264, No.66, effective
in 90 days.
Enactment. Part VII was added December 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, effective in 90 days.
Saved from Suspension. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 1910.49(6), as amended March 30, 1994, provided
that Chapter 61 shall not be deemed suspended or affected by Rules 1910.1 through
1910.31 governing actions for support.
Saved from Suspension. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 1915.24, as amended March 30, 1994, provided
that Chapter 63 shall not be deemed suspended or affected by Rules 1915.1 through
1915.18 relating to actions for custody, partial custody and visitation of minor children.
Enactment. Part VIII was added April 4, 1996, P.L.58, No.20, effective immediately.
Enactment. Part VIII-A was added April 4, 1996, P.L.58, No.20, effective immediately.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 1 - Preliminary Provisions
Chapter 11 - Preliminary Provisions
Chapter 15 - Marriage Ceremony
Chapter 17 - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Marriage
Chapter 19 - Abolition of Actions for Alienation of Affections and Breach of Promise to Marry
Chapter 21 - Preliminary Provisions
Chapter 23 - Jurisdiction and Parties
Chapter 25 - Proceedings Prior to Petition to Adopt
Chapter 27 - Petition for Adoption
Chapter 29 - Decrees and Records
Chapter 31 - Preliminary Provisions
Chapter 33 - Dissolution of Marital Status
Chapter 37 - Alimony and Support
Chapter 41 - General Provisions
Chapter 43 - Support Matters Generally
Chapter 45 - Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Orders (Repealed)
Chapter 46 - Support of the Indigent
Chapter 51 - General Provisions
Chapter 52 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention
Chapter 54 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
Chapter 55 - Liability for Tortious Acts of Children
Chapter 56 - Standby and Temporary Guardianship
Chapter 57 - Sex Trafficking and Missing and Abducted Children
Chapter 61 - Protection from Abuse
Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services
Chapter 65 - Newborn Protection
Chapter 67 - Domestic and Sexual Violence Victim Address Confidentiality
Chapter 71 - General Provisions
Chapter 73 - Civil Provisions of General Application
Chapter 74 - Establishment of Support Order or Determination of Parentage
Chapter 75 - Enforcement of Support Order Without Registration
Chapter 76 - Registration, Enforcement and Modification of Support Order
Chapter 77 - Determination of Parentage (Repealed)
Chapter 77A - Support Proceeding Under Convention
Chapter 78 - Interstate Rendition
Chapter 79 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 81 - General Provisions
Chapter 83 - Civil Provisions of General Application
Chapter 84 - Enforcement and Modification of Support Order After Registration