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Resources for Individuals to Represent Themselves

Family Law Forms and Instructions:  These forms and instructions were prepared under the sponsorship of the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. 

Protection From Abuse (PFA):

Petition for Protection From Abuse
Petition to Modify Protection From Abuse Order
Petition for Contempt of Protection From Abuse Order
Petition for Extension of Protection From Abuse Order

Custody:

Complaint for Custody/Partial Custody/Visitation
Petition for Emergency Relief - Custody
Petition for Expedited Relief - Custody
Motion for Protracted Custody Hearing
Petition to Relocate With Child
Petition for Reconsideration of Custody Order
Petition for Contempt of Custody Order
Petition to Modify Custody
Motion for Mental Health Assessment
Motion for Home Investigation
Exceptions to Recommendation of Master

Support:

Complaint for Support
Exceptions to Recommendation of Master
Petition to Modify Existing Support Order

Forms for General Use:

Domestic Relations Information Sheet
Motion Cover Sheet
Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Certificate of Service

List of Informational Brochures

Abortion

Medical Assistance for Abortion in Pennsylvania

Removing Barriers to Medicaid Funded Abortions

Young Women's Guide to Abortion in Pennsylvania

guia para las jovenes en cuanto al aborto en Pennsylvania

Family Law

Child Custody in Philadelphia County

Child Support in Philadelphia County

Divorce in Philadelphia County

Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements (Philadelphia County)

Emergency Domestic Violence Site (Philadelphia County)

Paternity of Children in Philadelphia County

Philadelphia Self-Help No-Fault Divorce Manual

Protection from Abuse in Philadelphia County

Insurance

Insurance Discrimination Against Victims of Domestic Violence

Insurance Discrimination Against Victims of Domestic Violence (Supplement)

LGBT Rights

Support Lesbian & Gay Adoption Rights

Medical Assistance

If You Are Pregnant and Seriously Ill (PA Medical Assistance)

If You've Been Raped (PA Medical Assistance)

Medical Assistance for Abortion in Pennsylvania

Removing Barriers to Medicaid Funded Abortions