Appendix B: Reciprocal Spousal Support

Basic Duties of Support Imposed by State Law (for Use with Pennsylvania Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, ACT OF MAY 10, 1951, P.L. 279, as Amended

The husband is liable for support of the wife under the law in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

The wife is liable under the law for the support of the husband unable to support himself in the following states and territories:

  • Alaska

  • Arkansas

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut

  • Delaware

  • District. of Columbia

  • Guam

  • Hawaii

  • Idaho

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Kansas

  • Louisiana

  • Maine

  • Michigan

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • Nevada

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • North Dakota

  • Ohio

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon

  • Pennsylvania

  • Puerto Rico

  • Rhode Island

  • South Dakota

  • Texas

  • Utah

  • Virgin Islands

  • West Virginia

  • Wisconsin

 

 

Reissued:  January 31, 2012 replacing August 10, 2009