Intake Office

The Intake section of our office assists individuals who wish to file for or modify a Support Order. The "Defendant" refers to the person who owes a duty of support; the to "Plaintiff" refers to the person who receives the support.

  1. Who can file for support?
  2. How much does it cost to file an initial complaint for support?
  3. Where do I file an action for support?
  4. What information do I need to file for support?
  5. How do I file an action for support if the Defendant lives outside of Luzerne County?
  6. How can I modify my support order?
  7. How are support orders modified?
  8. When does a support obligation end?
  9. When should I petition to terminate my support order?
  10. What happens if custody of my child is transferred to a public agency?
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