Also see our Pennsylvania Criminal Law guide for more information & resources.
Also see the Help Center page of this guide for information about the Philadelphia Family Court Help Center.
Also see our Self-Help: Child Custody & Support guide for more information & resources.
Contact PLA to see if they are currently accepting new divorce cases (this changes based on PLA's capacity) and/or if you qualify for these services.
Apply online at https://philalegal.org/apply
Also see the Help Center page of this guide for information about the Philadelphia Family Court Help Center.
Also see our Self-Help: Divorce guide for more information & resources.
Also see our Self-Help: Protection From Abuse (PFA) & Domestic Violence guide for more information & resources.
Also see the Help Center page of this guide for information about the Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center.
Also see our Self-Help: Elder Law guide for more information & resources.
According to PhillyTenant.org, tenants in zip codes 19121, 19134, 19139 and 19144 who make less than 200% of the federal poverty level are currently eligible for free representation in eviction cases through a program called Right to Counsel. Free legal help can be accessed by calling the Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443-2500.
Also see the Help Center page of this guide for information about the Philadelphia Landlord/Tenant Legal Help Center.
Also see our Self-Help: Landlord-Tenant guide for more information & resources.
To find "Adult Name Change Process" and sample petition, visit courts.phila.gov/forms and look under Court of Common Pleas Trial Division - Civil. Then click Commencement Filing Forms. Look for Name Change Petition - Form 01-101A.
