Pennsylvania Divorce and Dissolution Resources
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A Pennsylvania divorce is filed in the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Family Division, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.
Pennsylvania's core family statutes live in the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 23 - Domestic Relations. In Pennsylvania, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.
Official Pennsylvania divorce resources
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Pennsylvania family law forms (official index) (Pennsylvania judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Pennsylvania family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.pacourts.us/forms/for-the-public
Pennsylvania court self-help resources (Pennsylvania courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Pennsylvania family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.palawhelp.org
PACFile plus county e-filing systems (PA Courts): PACFile mainly covers Pennsylvania's appellate courts plus certain filings in some county trial courts. Divorce, custody, and support filings are handled county by county, so check your county court's website or ask the prothonotary's office. https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/
Pennsylvania official filing information (Pennsylvania judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Pennsylvania and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.pacourts.us/
Pennsylvania financial affidavit and disclosure forms (pacourts.us): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Pennsylvania family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.pacourts.us/forms/for-the-public
Pennsylvania mediation and dispute resolution (Pennsylvania judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Pennsylvania family case without a trial. https://www.pacourts.us/learn/protection-orders/mediation
Verified official Pennsylvania divorce documents
These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.
Complaint in Divorce (3301(c) or (d)) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20210224/164631-form1noticetodefendanddivorcecomplaint-004563.pdf
Affidavit of Consent (Mutual Consent No-Fault Divorce, 3301(c)) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20210224/164646-affidavitofconsent-008013.pdf
3301(d) Affidavit (Separation No-Fault Divorce) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20210224/165500-3301daffidavit-008017.pdf
Official link data for Pennsylvania was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file for divorce in Pennsylvania?
In the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Family Division that serves the county where you live. In Pennsylvania, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Pennsylvania?
Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$350 by county. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Do I need a lawyer to file a Pennsylvania divorce?
No. Pennsylvania publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.