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Chapter 1910: Actions for Support

Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

All Sections Rules of Civil Procedure Overview ← Previous Chapter 1900: Actions Pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act Next → Chapter 1915: Actions for Custody of Minor Children

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Chapter 100: Rules of Construction Chapter 200: Business of Courts Chapter 400: Service of Original Process Chapter 1000: Actions Chapter 1300: Arbitration Chapter 1350: Forms Chapter 1400: Acts of Assembly Chapter 1480: Abolition of Special Actions Chapter 1500: Equitable Relief Chapter 1600: Action for Declaratory Judgments Chapter 1650: Actions in Mechanics’ Liens Chapter 1700: Class Actions Chapter 1800: [Rescinded] Chapter 1900: Actions Pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act Chapter 1910: Actions for Support Chapter 1915: Actions for Custody of Minor Children Chapter 1920: Actions of Divorce or for Annulment of Marriage Chapter 1930: Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally Chapter 1940: Voluntary Mediation in Custody Actions Chapter 1950: Actions Pursuant to the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act Chapter 1960: Family Law Arbitration Chapter 2000: Actions by Real Parties in Interest Chapter 2020: Minors as Parties Chapter 2050: Incapacitated Persons as Parties Chapter 2070: Individual Defendants Who Are Non-residents or Who Conceal Their Whereabouts Chapter 2100: The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions as Parties Chapter 2120: Partnerships as Parties Chapter 2150: Unincorporated Associations as Parties Chapter 2170: Corporations and Similar Entities as Parties Chapter 2200: Actions for Wrongful Death Chapter 2220: Joinder of Parties Chapter 2250: Joinder of Additional Defendants Chapter 2300: Interpleader by Defendants Chapter 2320: Intervention Chapter 2350: Substitution of Parties Chapter 2950: Confession of Judgment for Money Chapter 2970: Confession of Judgment for Possession of Real Property Chapter 2980: Statutory Action to Conform Confessed Judgment Chapter 3000: Judgments Chapter 4000: Depositions and Discovery
Rule 1910.1 Scope. Definitions Rule 1910.2 Venue. Transfer of Action Rule 1910.2-1 Procedures Pursuant to the Intrastate Family Support Act Rule 1910.3 Parties. Obligor. Obligee Rule 1910.4 Domestic Relations Section. Commencement of Action. No Filing Fees. Authorized Fees Rule 1910.5 Complaint. Order of Court Rule 1910.6 Notification Rule 1910.7 Pleading by Defendant Not Required. Question of Jurisdiction or Venue or Statute of Limitations in Paternity Rule 1910.8 [Rescinded] Rule 1910.9 Discovery Rule 1910.10 Alternative Hearing Procedures Rule 1910.11 Office Conference. Subsequent Proceedings. Order Rule 1910.12 Office Conference. Hearing. Record. Exceptions. Order Rule 1910.13 {Rescinded} Rule 1910.13-1 Failure or Refusal to Appear Pursuant to Order of Court. Bench Warrant Rule 1910.13-2 Form of Request for Bench Warrant and Supporting Affidavit. Form of Bench Warrant Rule 1910.14 Defendant Leaving Jurisdiction. Security Rule 1910.15 Paternity Rule 1910.16 {Rescinded} Rule 1910.16-1 Support Obligation. Support Guidelines Rule 1910.16-2 Support Guidelines. Calculation of Monthly Net Income Rule 1910.16-3 Support Guidelines. Basic Child Support Schedule Rule 1910.16-3.1 Support Guidelines. High-Income Cases Rule 1910.16-4 Support Guidelines. Calculation of Support Obligation. Formula Rule 1910.16-5 Support Guidelines. Deviation Rule 1910.16-6 Support Guidelines. Basic Support Obligation Adjustments. Additional Expenses Allocation Rule 1910.16-7 Support Guidelines. Multiple Family Child Support Obligations Rule 1910.17 Support Order. Effective Date. Change of Circumstances. Copies of Order. Priority of Distribution of Payments Rule 1910.18 Support Order. Subsequent Proceedings. Modification of Spousal Support or Alimony Pendente Lite Orders Entered Before January 1, 2019 Rule 1910.19 Support. Modification. Termination. Guidelines as Substantial Change in Circumstances. Overpayments Rule 1910.20 Support Order. Enforcement. General Rule 1910.21 Support Order. Enforcement. Withholding of Income Rule 1910.21-1 {Renumbered} Rule 1910.21-2 {Renumbered} Rule 1910.21-3 {Renumbered} Rule 1910.21-4 {Renumbered} Rule 1910.21-5 {Renumbered} Rule 1910.21-6 {Renumbered} Rule 1910.21-7 {Renumbered} Rule 1910.22 Support Order. Enforcement. Liens Against Real Property Rule 1910.23 Support Order. Enforcement. Attachment of Assets Held by Financial Institutions Rule 1910.23-1 [Rescinded] Rule 1910.23-2 [Rescinded] Rule 1910.24 Support Order. Enforcement. Judgment for Arrearages. Petition to Correct Judgment. Execution Rule 1910.25 Enforcement. Support Order. Civil Contempt. Petition. Service. No Answer Required Rule 1910.25-1 Civil Contempt. Hearing by Court. Conference by Officer Rule 1910.25-2 Civil Contempt. Office Conference. Agreement. Alternative Procedures Upon Failure to Agree Rule 1910.25-3 Civil Contempt. Conference Summary. Order. Hearing De Novo Rule 1910.25-4 Civil Contempt. Alternative Procedure. Record Hearing. Report. Exceptions. Order Rule 1910.25-5 Civil Contempt. Contempt Order. Incarceration Rule 1910.25-6 Civil Contempt. No Post Trial Relief Rule 1910.25-7 Indirect Criminal Contempt. Incarceration Rule 1910.26 Support Order. Enforcement. Stay of Proceedings. Special Relief Rule 1910.27 Form of Complaint. Order. Income Statements and Expense Statements. Health Insurance Coverage Information Form. Form of Support Order. Form Petition for Modification. Petition for Recovery of Support Overpayment Rule 1910.28 Order for Earnings and Health Insurance Information. Form of Earnings Report. Form of Health InsuranceCoverage Information Rule 1910.29 Evidence in Support Matters Rule 1910.30 {Rescinded} Rule 1910.31 {Rescinded} Rule 1910.49 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended Rule 1910.50 Suspension of Acts of Assembly