Bill > HB1843

This bill makes several key changes to Pennsylvania's domestic relations laws. First, it clarifies and expands provisions around parental support obligations, specifically noting that parents remain responsible for child support even if their parental rights have been terminated due to certain sexual offenses where a child was conceived. The bill introduces detailed definitions for "intellectual disability" and "physical disability" that could impact support obligations, specifying various limitations and impairments that qualify under these categories. For parents who fail to comply with court-ordered employment to support their children after a divorce, the bill establishes potential penalties including imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to $5,000, and probation for up to two years. Additionally, the bill modifies protection from abuse orders by stipulating that if a plaintiff is ordered to pay alimony to a defendant, the alimony obligation is suspended for the duration of the protection order. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for support responsibilities, define disability parameters more precisely, and offer mechanisms to enforce support obligations while also protecting individuals in potential domestic abuse situations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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