About the  Department

The Domestic Relations office is a branch of the Court of Common Pleas, which deals with issues of Child Support, Alimony, Pendente Lite, and Spousal Support. This office has the powers and duties to: (a) Process all complaints received under Chapter 45 (relating to reciprocal enforcement of support orders); (b) Make necessary investigations; (c) Keep a full and complete record of support materials including Orders of the Court; (d) Keep account of all payments made under Orders of the Court and promptly bring to the attention of the Court and the District Attorney any default in compliance with any Order of the Court.