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Pennsylvania Family Law

Finding Resources for State Practice

The Pennsylvania Bar Institute and some county bar associations provide county practice guidebooks. These guides often have general information and forms for common situations. A selection of those dealing with family law are listed below.

We also recommend checking the individual county's website and court rules for additional, updated information.

Treatises and Practice Aids

Family Law Practice in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery Counties Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Includes forms.
Library has previous editions: see all.

Family Law Practice in the Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Includes forms. For use in Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties.
Library has previous editions: see all.

Family Law Practice in Western Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Includes forms. For use in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
Library has previous editions: see all.


Philadelphia Family Law Resources Philadelphia Bar Association
A compilation of links to frequently used resources and forms related to family law. Prepared under the sponsorship of the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Includes forms and information on Protection from Abuse (PFA), Custody, Support, and more.

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Family Division - Domestic Relations
Includes information and forms related to family law, including divorce, custody, support, and protection from abuse.

Some county court rule books include forms on specific topics. It may be helpful to look at the court rules in conjunction with other form sets when working in a specific county. For where to find county court rules, see the Pennsylvania Court Rules - County guide.