Self-Help: Divorce

Dockets (or docket sheets/reports) typically list the proceedings and documents filed in a case. In a criminal matter, the docket may also list the criminal charges.

• Civil dockets are usually created when a complaint or petition is filed with a court.
• Dockets typically contain basic information about the case, like the date it was filed, the list of parties involved, the attorneys on the case, and the judge assigned. 
• Dockets provide a list of the documents (for example, motions, briefs, opinions, orders, etc.) submitted in a case.

If you'd like to see the docket for your own family court case:

You can search by Person Name or by Case ID (docket) number.

For divorce, the Case ID number typically starts with the letter "D", followed by 8 digits.
You can usually find the case number near the top right corner of your paperwork.  

**This online service, provided by the First Judicial District of PA, is NOT the official version of the Docket. For more information, read the Court's Disclaimer page.** 

For access to other PA or Federal dockets, see our Pennsylvania Dockets - Quick Links and our Federal Dockets, Briefs, Filings, & More guides.