Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Wage attachments for collection of support payments in pa

I live in Cester County, PA. My husband and I were both married before. Chester Co. Domestic Realtions told me I CAN NOT have a wage atatchment for collection of support from MY ex because he is not behind in payments. 3 different DR workers confirmed this. I was given a 1995 copy of "Rule 1910.22 Attachment of Income (2160 Pa. R.C.P. No. 1910.22) to support their claim. The Chester Co. DR Hotline tells me "attachments are required in ALL cases REGARDLESS of payer's history."

A Bucks County (different county) Domestic Realtions Master told MY HUSBAND that his ex wife COULD have his wages attached even though they both admit he has paid on time and in full for 3 years. My husband took his case to a Bucks County Judge who confirmed "wage attachemtns are mandatoiry unless your ex-wife waives it. The new PA support guidleines require attachments for everyone."

What is the truth? Where could I get a copy of the curent ruling on wage attachments? Everyone tells us something different??? I do NEED one because my exhusband is not paying the day care expenses.


Asked on 7/01/00, 11:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Murray Eckell Eckell,Sparks,Levy, Auerbach,Monte,Rainer,&Sloane

Re: Wage attachments for collection of support payments in pa

It is my understanding that wage attachments are now mandatory in Pennsylvania regardless of the payment history. Every county has their own procedures though. It sounds as if you may need to file a petition with the court for a wage attachment and for non-compliance with the day care costs. Our firm can handle this process. For more information contact Julie Auerbach at 610-565-3700 at the law firm of Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Rainer & Sloane, P.C.

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Answered on 9/06/00, 9:44 am


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