Rule 1910.26.Support Order. Enforcement. Stay of Proceedings. Special Relief.
Last amended May 31, 2000 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1910.26 lets a support action or order be stayed only by special order of court on a showing of compelling circumstances after notice and hearing, or by agreement, and provides for special relief.
Full Text of Rule 1910.26
(a) An action for support or a support order may be stayed only by a special order of court upon a showing of compelling circumstances following notice and hearing or upon agreement of the parties in writing.
(b) At any time after the filing of the complaint, the court may on application issue a preliminary or special injunction, appoint a temporary receiver, order the seizure of property, dispose of seized property or grant other appropriate interim or special relief.
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Plain-English Summary
Support obligations are not paused lightly. This rule lets a support action or order be stayed only by a special order of court, on a showing of compelling circumstances after notice and a hearing, or by the parties' agreement. It also provides for special relief the court may grant to address unusual situations that arise in enforcing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a support order be paused?
Only by special order of court on a showing of compelling circumstances after notice and hearing, or by the parties' agreement.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1910.26 amended May 31, 2000, effective July 1, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 3155. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (228795) to (228806).
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: stay support orderstay of proceedings supportspecial relief support