Pennsylvania Family Court Forms

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Pennsylvania publishes its family law forms through the state judicial branch, and the official statewide collection linked below is the source of truth. Always download from the official page so you get the current revision, because courts update forms without announcing it.

The official documents further down this page are direct links we have verified on government websites, grouped by what each one is used for. Counties can add their own cover sheets, standing orders, or local forms on top of the statewide set, so check your local clerk's website before you file.

Official Pennsylvania form sources

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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

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

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/

PA Courts of Common Pleas by county (Pennsylvania judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas

Pennsylvania state courts website (Pennsylvania judicial branch): The official home of the Pennsylvania court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.pacourts.us

Verified official Pennsylvania documents

These links open official Pennsylvania government documents directly. If a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

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

Are Pennsylvania family court forms free?

Yes. Official court forms are published free on Pennsylvania government websites. You never need to pay a private company just to get the form itself.

How do I know a form is the current version?

Download it from the official Pennsylvania forms collection and check the revision date printed on the form. Direct document links can go stale after a revision, so when in doubt, search the official index by form name or number.

Does my county add its own forms?

Some counties add local cover sheets, standing orders, or extra local forms on top of the statewide set. Check your local clerk of court website, or ask the clerk's office, before you file.