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Annulments
Information on the annulment of marriage from the Erie County Bar Association. There are two types of annulments - legal civil and religious. If you desire information regarding religious annulments, you should check with your churches' local representative. This article deals with legal civil annulments.(06/2023)
Common Law Marriage
Information on common law marriage from the Erie County Bar Association. As of January 2, 2005, individuals were no longer able to enter into common law marriages in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. However, those common law marriages properly entered into before this date remain valid. A common law marriage, although not formalized through a structured ceremony and marriage license, is considered a valid marriage provided it met the requirements set forth by Pennsylvania law, and provided that the requirements were met prior to January 2, 2005. (2023)
Divorce
Divorce Chapter of Family Law Handbook published by North Penn Legal Services. (2026)
Divorce Law in Pennsylvania
Information providing an overview of Divorce Law in Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network.
Divorce Law in Pennsylvania
General Information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association about divorce law in Pennsylvania.
Family Law Handbook
This handbook provides useful information about common Family Law issues. If you need Family Law help, this handbook has good suggestions about some of the most common areas of Family Law. This handbook also gives answers to commonly asked questions. (2026)
Marriage
Marriage Chapter of the Family Law Handbook published by North Penn Legal Services. (2026)
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders under ERISA: A Practical Guide to Dividing Retirement Benefits
Many Americans depend on retirement plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for financial security in old age. When there is a divorce, it is very important that the divorce decree clearly and effectively addresses these retirement plan benefits.This guide from the Employee Benefits Security Administration gives practical tips on how to make sure ERISA-covered retirement benefits are divided through a valid QDRO, so you don't have to worry about getting the benefits you expected after your divorce. While the tips here are mainly aimed at individuals going through a divorce, they should also be useful to attorneys.
Beaver County Court Forms
Forms available through the Beaver County Law Library that may be used in Beaver county.
Bedford County Court Forms
Forms available on this website should not be considered legal advice, and are provided only for reference purposes. These forms are provided only as a guide in developing a form for a particular case and set of facts. The content and format of forms not specifically determined by a Pennsylvania statute or court rule may require modifications to suit the specifics of a given case.
Bradford County Prothonotary: Court Administration Forms
Forms from Bradford County Prothonotary.
Carbon Court Self Service Center - Forms
Download forms and information from the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas
Chester County: Uncontested Divorce Procedure and Forms
Information on the procedure to file and obtain an uncontested divorce in Chester County. The forms and instructions that are available from this website are not a substitute for professional legal advice. This information is for reference and research purposes only. It is your responsibility to read and complete the forms and to take any required steps to file and serve the documents. If you decide to use these forms in your divorce action, be prepared to spend appropriate time gathering information, completing forms and following the Rules of Court.
Crawford County - Court Forms and Information
Forms and explanatory information from the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas.
Dauphin County Self Help Center
Information on the Dauphin County Pro Se Litigant Self Help Center. The Self-Help Center provides forms and instructions for various types of proceedings. The Self-Help Center was established in 2005 and is a collaborate effort between the Dauphin County Court and the Dauphin County Bar Association so that citizens of Dauphin County had access to certain forms and instructions.
Delaware County: Helpful Legal Information for the Public - Delaware County Bar Association
Information and forms to assist self-represented litigants in certain types of Court actions compiled by the Pro Se Committee of the Delaware County Bar Association.
Divorce Proceedings - Representing Yourself: Forms and Information from the Pennsylvania Courts
Free online information is available from the Pennsylvania Courts website to assist the growing number of Pennsylvanians who want to file their own family law cases in courts across the state. Standardized court forms for divorce proceedings may be obtained on this page of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania’s website.
How to File a Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, provides an explanation of what In Forma Pauperis is (a request to file legal papers without having to pay the filing fee because you cannot afford to pay the fees) and line-by-line instructions on completing a petition to request permission to proceed without paying filing fees. (2020) Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Lancaster County: Judge Henry S. Kenderdine Jr. Self Help Center
The Lancaster County Court Self Help Center opened in July, 2004. The main purpose of the Center is to provide one central location where self-represented litigants can obtain some of the information and forms that they may need to represent themselves in certain types of court actions.
Lehigh County: Divorce - Self Help Center of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas
This informational section is for reference and research purposes only. This section explains the basic forms needed for a plaintiff to file a simple Mutual Consent No Fault Divorce or a simple No Fault Divorce when parties have been separated for two years.
Lehigh County Online Self Help Center
This site provides answers to some commonly asked questions concerning legal procedures in Pennsylvania. This site does not provide legal advice. This site is designed to help you find information, work better with an attorney and represent yourself in some legal matters. The forms provided here are specific to Lehigh County. If you represent yourself, you are called a "pro se" or "self-represented" litigant.
Lycoming County Forms
On this page, you will find various Lycoming County Courts legal forms. These packets can also be found in the law library. The law library staff cannot provide legal advice, but they can assist in filling out the forms. Use the forms on this page at your own risk – as they may or may not be appropriate in your particular case. It is strongly recommended you seek legal advice and obtain the services of an attorney. Litigants representing themselves are held to the same standards as attorneys admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Representing yourself does not exempt you from understanding and following state-wide and local rules of court.
Mifflin County: Prothonotary Forms
Custody, Divorce and Expungement forms from the Prothonotary and MidPenn Legal Services for use in Mifflin County may be viewed and downloaded.
Northumberland County Court Forms - Family, PFA, Custody
Court forms published on Northumberland County website.
PA Courts Public Access Policy - Filing Requirements in the Courts (Video)
Effective on January 6, 2018, a new Public Access Policy is in effect in Pennsylvania Courts. This policy imposes requirements on anyone filing court documents in the trial and appellate courts to safeguard information in the documents they file. The Pennsylvania Courts have released a series of videos that explain the judiciary’s new policy for protecting confidential information and the required steps you must take to protect that information when filing documents in the courts. This video provides an overview of the new requirements. Follow the link to view the entire series of videos.
Philadelphia County: Court Forms
Forms from the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. Forms are available for the various divisions of the Court by clicking through the listings on the page.
Philadelphia County: Divorce in Philadelphia County
Brochure from Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association providing information on the divorce process in Philadelphia County. (December 2021)
Philadelphia County: Domestic Relations
Information on support procedures in Philadelphia County.
Philadelphia County: Domestic Relations Information Sheet
Form from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia for use in domestic relations proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts.
Philadelphia County: Motion Cover Sheet
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia that may be used in family law proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts. This is a cover sheet required by the Court when filing motions in court.
Philadelphia County: Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP)
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Please of Philadelphia that may be used in custody proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts. (2015)
Pike County: Pro Se Forms
Pro Se forms for use by unrepresented parties in the Court of Common Pleas of Pike County.
Potter County: Court Related Information and Forms
Court-related information and forms from the Judges Chamber of the Potter County Court of Common Pleas. Click on "Filings" drop-down to see available forms.
Snyder County: Court Forms
The Courts page from Snyder County contains a listing of forms for use in the Court of Common Pleas in 17th Judicial District - Snyder County.
Union County: Court Forms Listing
Forms for use in the Court of Common Pleas in Union County.
York County: Court Forms
The Court Forms section of the York County Court of Common Pleas offers popular forms provided by various Court and Court-related departments.
Chester County: Uncontested Divorce Procedure and Forms
Information on the procedure to file and obtain an uncontested divorce in Chester County. The forms and instructions that are available from this website are not a substitute for professional legal advice. This information is for reference and research purposes only. It is your responsibility to read and complete the forms and to take any required steps to file and serve the documents. If you decide to use these forms in your divorce action, be prepared to spend appropriate time gathering information, completing forms and following the Rules of Court.
Divorce Proceedings - Representing Yourself: Forms and Information from the Pennsylvania Courts
Free online information is available from the Pennsylvania Courts website to assist the growing number of Pennsylvanians who want to file their own family law cases in courts across the state. Standardized court forms for divorce proceedings may be obtained on this page of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania’s website.
How to File a Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, provides an explanation of what In Forma Pauperis is (a request to file legal papers without having to pay the filing fee because you cannot afford to pay the fees) and line-by-line instructions on completing a petition to request permission to proceed without paying filing fees. (2020) Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Self Help Forms and Information
For local forms and information for your county, click the category listing that apply to your case to see the SELF-HELP FORMS AND INFORMATION. Counties are listed alphabetically after some generally applicable forms or you can set your location on the page to see only forms applicable for that location.
Serving a Defendant (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, explains how to serve an opposing party (defendant) in a lawsuit with legal papers related to the lawsuit. Parties must be notified about court proceedings against them and provided with copies of legal papers filed in the proceedings. This video explains the proper and required legal way to notify them of the proceedings (2020). Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Allegheny County: Outline of Basic PA Family Law Procedure in Allegheny County
Outline of family law procedure in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Topics include Mutual Consent Divorce, Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, and Support.
Divorce
Divorce Chapter of Family Law Handbook published by North Penn Legal Services. (2026)
Divorce
This link will direct you to Summit Legal Aid, formerly Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid. It offers information on divorce proceedings. Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Divorce Law in Pennsylvania
Information providing an overview of Divorce Law in Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network.
Divorce Law in Pennsylvania
General Information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association about divorce law in Pennsylvania.
Family Law Handbook
This handbook provides useful information about common Family Law issues. If you need Family Law help, this handbook has good suggestions about some of the most common areas of Family Law. This handbook also gives answers to commonly asked questions. (2026)
How to File a Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, provides an explanation of what In Forma Pauperis is (a request to file legal papers without having to pay the filing fee because you cannot afford to pay the fees) and line-by-line instructions on completing a petition to request permission to proceed without paying filing fees. (2020) Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Marriage
Marriage Chapter of the Family Law Handbook published by North Penn Legal Services. (2026)
Serving a Defendant (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, explains how to serve an opposing party (defendant) in a lawsuit with legal papers related to the lawsuit. Parties must be notified about court proceedings against them and provided with copies of legal papers filed in the proceedings. This video explains the proper and required legal way to notify them of the proceedings (2020). Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Alimony, Spousal Support, and APL
Information from the Erie County Bar Association on the law concerning support of a dependent spouse while the parties are separated and following a final divorce decree. Includes information on spousal support or alimony pendente lite (APL) during a separation, and about alimony awards after a divorce decree has been entered. (06/2023)
Annulments
Information on the annulment of marriage from the Erie County Bar Association. There are two types of annulments - legal civil and religious. If you desire information regarding religious annulments, you should check with your churches' local representative. This article deals with legal civil annulments.(06/2023)
Collaborative Law
Consumer legal information brochure from the Pennsylvania Bar Association on Collaborative Law, a dispute resolution process that is an alternative to litigation. Each party hires a collaboratively trained lawyer, and both you and your respective lawyers all meet together to work things out face-to-face. Revised 1/13 [PDF]
Common Law Marriage
Information on common law marriage from the Erie County Bar Association. As of January 2, 2005, individuals were no longer able to enter into common law marriages in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. However, those common law marriages properly entered into before this date remain valid. A common law marriage, although not formalized through a structured ceremony and marriage license, is considered a valid marriage provided it met the requirements set forth by Pennsylvania law, and provided that the requirements were met prior to January 2, 2005. (2023)
Delaware County: Helpful Legal Information for the Public - Delaware County Bar Association
Information and forms to assist self-represented litigants in certain types of Court actions compiled by the Pro Se Committee of the Delaware County Bar Association.
Divorce and Separation
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association on Divorce and Separation. Grounds for divorce in Pennsylvania can be either NO-FAULT or FAULT. Before you can file for divorce in Pennsylvania, you and/or your spouse must have resided in the state for at least six months. Then you must prove that there are grounds, or lawfully acceptable reasons, for a divorce (2013)
How to Get Married
Information from the Erie County Bar Association on the steps necessary and legal requirements to get married. (06/2023)
Marriage Counseling
Information on marriage counseling from the Erie County Bar Association. Couples experiencing marital difficulties often consider marriage counseling to help restore and repair the relationship. If a divorce has been filed, either party may request, through the courts, that the both parties attend up to three one-hour marriage counseling sessions before the divorce is granted. The judge then has discretion to determine if marriage counseling must be completed as a condition of the divorce.(06/2023)
Philadelphia County: Divorce in Philadelphia County
Brochure from Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association providing information on the divorce process in Philadelphia County. (December 2021)
Same Sex Relationships
Information from the Erie County Bar Association on legal rights and options for individuals engaged in a same sex relationship in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania now allows for marriage between persons of the same gender and same sex couples are permitted to adopt children in Pennsylvania. In addition, without marriage, same sex couples can also provide for each other, and define their rights and responsibilities to each other. (2023)
Separation of Married Couples
Information from the Erie County Bar Association on the legal issues involved when married people begin to live separately. It is not unusual for a couple to physically separate during marital difficulties. However, there is no such thing as a legal separation in Pennsylvania. This means that the parties do not have to go to Court for an order authorizing or evidencing their desire to live in separate places. (May 2023)
Divorce Proceedings - Representing Yourself: Forms and Information from the Pennsylvania Courts
Free online information is available from the Pennsylvania Courts website to assist the growing number of Pennsylvanians who want to file their own family law cases in courts across the state. Standardized court forms for divorce proceedings may be obtained on this page of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania’s website.
PA Courts Public Access Policy - Filing Requirements in the Courts (Video)
Effective on January 6, 2018, a new Public Access Policy is in effect in Pennsylvania Courts. This policy imposes requirements on anyone filing court documents in the trial and appellate courts to safeguard information in the documents they file. The Pennsylvania Courts have released a series of videos that explain the judiciary’s new policy for protecting confidential information and the required steps you must take to protect that information when filing documents in the courts. This video provides an overview of the new requirements. Follow the link to view the entire series of videos.
Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
The cost to record, or “file” documents such as the complaint, vary from the type of document, or pleading, to the county in which you begin your case. Some court filing costs may be in the hundreds of dollars. If you cannot afford to pay these fees to the court, you will need to complete this form, In Forma Pauperis, a Latin term, referring to someone who cannot pay.
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders under ERISA: A Practical Guide to Dividing Retirement Benefits
Many Americans depend on retirement plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for financial security in old age. When there is a divorce, it is very important that the divorce decree clearly and effectively addresses these retirement plan benefits.This guide from the Employee Benefits Security Administration gives practical tips on how to make sure ERISA-covered retirement benefits are divided through a valid QDRO, so you don't have to worry about getting the benefits you expected after your divorce. While the tips here are mainly aimed at individuals going through a divorce, they should also be useful to attorneys.
Delaware County: Self Help - DIVORCE
Information and forms on divorce procedures in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Self Help Forms and Information
For local forms and information for your county, click the category listing that apply to your case to see the SELF-HELP FORMS AND INFORMATION. Counties are listed alphabetically after some generally applicable forms or you can set your location on the page to see only forms applicable for that location.
Adams County Self Help Center: Information for Representing Yourself in Court
Adams County Court of Common Pleas Self-Help Center. The Court, in conjunction with the Adams County Bar Association and its committees, has provided materials to help individuals represent themselves, pro se, in some legal proceedings. Included are materials on procedures in Family Law, Civil, Juvenile and Orphans Court.
Allegheny County Court Family Division - Frequently Asked Questions
The Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas offers answers to many Frequently Asked Questions in the area of Custody; Dependency & Related Services; Divorce; Juvenile Delinquency and Probation; Paternity; Protection From Abuse (PFA); and Support.
Allegheny County: Outline of Basic PA Family Law Procedure in Allegheny County
Outline of family law procedure in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Topics include Mutual Consent Divorce, Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation, and Support.
Beaver County Court Forms
Forms available through the Beaver County Law Library that may be used in Beaver county.
Bedford County Court Forms
Forms available on this website should not be considered legal advice, and are provided only for reference purposes. These forms are provided only as a guide in developing a form for a particular case and set of facts. The content and format of forms not specifically determined by a Pennsylvania statute or court rule may require modifications to suit the specifics of a given case.
Berks County: Domestic Relations Section of the Berks County Court of Common Pleas
Domestic Relations is a part of the Berks County Court of Common Pleas. It helps the Court establish and enforce Court Orders for child support and spousal support.
Bradford County: Court Administration Forms
The Court Administration for Bradford County lists forms that are available for use in the Bradford County Courts.
Bradford County Prothonotary: Court Administration Forms
Forms from Bradford County Prothonotary.
Carbon Court Self Service Center - Forms
Download forms and information from the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas
Chester County: Uncontested Divorce Procedure and Forms
Information on the procedure to file and obtain an uncontested divorce in Chester County. The forms and instructions that are available from this website are not a substitute for professional legal advice. This information is for reference and research purposes only. It is your responsibility to read and complete the forms and to take any required steps to file and serve the documents. If you decide to use these forms in your divorce action, be prepared to spend appropriate time gathering information, completing forms and following the Rules of Court.
Clearfield County: Court Administration - Forms
Scroll down the webpage for a collection of Civil, Family, and Criminal forms for use in the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas.
Crawford County - Court Forms and Information
Forms and explanatory information from the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas.
Dauphin County Self Help Center
Information on the Dauphin County Pro Se Litigant Self Help Center. The Self-Help Center provides forms and instructions for various types of proceedings. The Self-Help Center was established in 2005 and is a collaborate effort between the Dauphin County Court and the Dauphin County Bar Association so that citizens of Dauphin County had access to certain forms and instructions.
Delaware County: Helpful Legal Information for the Public - Delaware County Bar Association
Information and forms to assist self-represented litigants in certain types of Court actions compiled by the Pro Se Committee of the Delaware County Bar Association.
Locate Your Local Domestic Relations Office
This site allows you to locate the local domestic relations office in your county.
Serving a Defendant (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, explains how to serve an opposing party (defendant) in a lawsuit with legal papers related to the lawsuit. Parties must be notified about court proceedings against them and provided with copies of legal papers filed in the proceedings. This video explains the proper and required legal way to notify them of the proceedings (2020). Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Lancaster County: Judge Henry S. Kenderdine Jr. Self Help Center
The Lancaster County Court Self Help Center opened in July, 2004. The main purpose of the Center is to provide one central location where self-represented litigants can obtain some of the information and forms that they may need to represent themselves in certain types of court actions.
Lehigh County: Divorce - Self Help Center of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas
This informational section is for reference and research purposes only. This section explains the basic forms needed for a plaintiff to file a simple Mutual Consent No Fault Divorce or a simple No Fault Divorce when parties have been separated for two years.
Lehigh County Online Self Help Center
This site provides answers to some commonly asked questions concerning legal procedures in Pennsylvania. This site does not provide legal advice. This site is designed to help you find information, work better with an attorney and represent yourself in some legal matters. The forms provided here are specific to Lehigh County. If you represent yourself, you are called a "pro se" or "self-represented" litigant.
Locate Your Local Domestic Relations Office
This site allows you to locate the local domestic relations office in your county.
Lycoming County Forms
On this page, you will find various Lycoming County Courts legal forms. These packets can also be found in the law library. The law library staff cannot provide legal advice, but they can assist in filling out the forms. Use the forms on this page at your own risk – as they may or may not be appropriate in your particular case. It is strongly recommended you seek legal advice and obtain the services of an attorney. Litigants representing themselves are held to the same standards as attorneys admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Representing yourself does not exempt you from understanding and following state-wide and local rules of court.
McKean County: Family Law Forms
Listing of Family Law forms available from the Court.
Mifflin County: Prothonotary Forms
Custody, Divorce and Expungement forms from the Prothonotary and MidPenn Legal Services for use in Mifflin County may be viewed and downloaded.
Northumberland County Court Forms - Family, PFA, Custody
Court forms published on Northumberland County website.
Serving a Defendant (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, explains how to serve an opposing party (defendant) in a lawsuit with legal papers related to the lawsuit. Parties must be notified about court proceedings against them and provided with copies of legal papers filed in the proceedings. This video explains the proper and required legal way to notify them of the proceedings (2020). Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Locate Your Local Domestic Relations Office
This site allows you to locate the local domestic relations office in your county.
Philadelphia County: Complaint for Support
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts. You may use this form if you want support for your children (child support) and/or if you want support from your husband (spousal support). You must file separate complaints against each father.
Philadelphia County: Court Forms
Forms from the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. Forms are available for the various divisions of the Court by clicking through the listings on the page.
Philadelphia County: Divorce in Philadelphia County
Brochure from Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association providing information on the divorce process in Philadelphia County. (December 2021)
Philadelphia County: Domestic Relations
Information on support procedures in Philadelphia County.
Philadelphia County: Domestic Relations Information Sheet
Form from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia for use in domestic relations proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts.
Philadelphia County: Exceptions to Recommendation of Support Hearing Master
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts. If you do not agree with the Recommendation of the Support Hearing Officer, you can file Exceptions. THE PROPOSED ORDER WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL YOUR EXCEPTIONS ARE DECIDED. Exceptions MUST be filed by the date given on the Proposed Order. If you do not object by filing Exceptions, the Master’s Recommendation will become a final court order.
Philadelphia County: Motion Cover Sheet
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia that may be used in family law proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts. This is a cover sheet required by the Court when filing motions in court.
Philadelphia County: Petition to Modify (Change) an Existing Support Order
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia that may be used in Support proceeding taking place in Philadelphia courts. You may use this form if you are party to a current support order in Philadelphia County and you want to ask for an increase, a decrease, or to stop the order altogether.
Philadelphia County: Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP)
Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Please of Philadelphia that may be used in custody proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts. (2015)
Pike County: Pro Se Forms
Pro Se forms for use by unrepresented parties in the Court of Common Pleas of Pike County.
Potter County: Court Related Information and Forms
Court-related information and forms from the Judges Chamber of the Potter County Court of Common Pleas. Click on "Filings" drop-down to see available forms.
Locate Your Local Domestic Relations Office
This site allows you to locate the local domestic relations office in your county.
Serving a Defendant (Video)
This video from Summit Legal Aid, formerly Laurel Legal Services, explains how to serve an opposing party (defendant) in a lawsuit with legal papers related to the lawsuit. Parties must be notified about court proceedings against them and provided with copies of legal papers filed in the proceedings. This video explains the proper and required legal way to notify them of the proceedings (2020). Summit Legal Aid was formed when Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid and Laurel Legal Services merged into a single legal aid program on July 1, 2023.
Snyder County: Court Forms
The Courts page from Snyder County contains a listing of forms for use in the Court of Common Pleas in 17th Judicial District - Snyder County.
Union County: Court Forms Listing
Forms for use in the Court of Common Pleas in Union County.
Westmoreland County Court Forms
Court Forms for use in the Westmoreland County Courts.
York County: Court Forms
The Court Forms section of the York County Court of Common Pleas offers popular forms provided by various Court and Court-related departments.