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Child Custody in Philadelphia County Information on who can file for custody, how to file in Philadelphia, what happens in court, relocation, and more. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section (last updated Dec. 2021).
Paternity of Children in Philadelphia County When Parents are Not Married Information on Volunteer Acknowledgment of Paternity form, how a Court establishes paternity, genetic testing, and more. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section (last updated Jan. 2020).
Child Custody (PA) FAQ pamphlet on child custody issues in Pennsylvania. Information on types of custody, interacting with the "non-custodial" parent, relocation, and more. Created by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (last updated Jan. 2013).
Understanding When Grandparents and Others Can Seek Custody (PA) FAQ pamphlet about the rights of grandparents and other third parties to seek custody of children in certain situations. Created by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (last updated Aug. 2018).

Child Support in Philadelphia County Information on how to file for child support in Philadelphia, how the amount is decided, and more. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section (last updated Dec. 2021).
Paternity of Children in Philadelphia County When Parents are Not Married Information on Volunteer Acknowledgment of Paternity form, how a Court establishes paternity, genetic testing, and more. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section (last updated Jan. 2020).
Pennsylvania Child Support Handbook Information on the Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement Program, locating the noncustodial parent, establishing paternity, paying child support, and more. Published by the PA Department of Human Services (last updated March 2022).

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