23 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enactment. Unless otherwise noted, Part VI was added October 30, 1985, P.L.264, No.66, effective in 90 days.

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.

Enactment. Part VII was added Dec. 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.

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.

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.

Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 28 of Act 207 of 2004 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.

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.

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. 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.

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