Child support payments in Pennsylvania continue until a child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. If you owe child support but do not pay it, there are several enforcement measures that may be taken against you, including:

• Your wages may be withheld
• Your federal and state income tax refunds may be taken
• Your bank or credit union may be ordered to turn over your financial assets
• Major credit bureaus may be alerted
• The following licenses may be suspended, denied, or not renewed:
  • Driver’s license
  • Commercial driver’s license
  • Professional or occupational license
  • Fishing license
  • Hunting license
• Your passport may be denied or not renewed
• Your lottery winnings may be taken
• Your name may be published in the newspaper
• Your overdue support may become a lien against all real estate that you own in Pennsylvania
• You may be fined or imprisoned for up to two years

To speak with an Allegheny County family law attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.