Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania:
- Where to file for child custody in Lackawanna County
- How to find or contact the Lackawanna County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Lackawanna County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
In Lackawanna County, child custody is handled by the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas
NAME OF COURT
Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Lackawanna County Courthouse
200 North Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503Clerk of Judicial Records, Family Division
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Avenue, First Floor
Scranton, PA 18503
COURTHOUSE HOURS
The court clerk's office is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Lackawanna County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Pennsylvania Child Custody Forms Used in Lackawanna County
https://www.pacourts.us/learn/
Lackawanna County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford the court filing fees in Lackawanna County, contact the clerk's office to ask whether you qualify to use the Pennsylvania In Forma Pauperis form for financial assistance.
Get Help With Pennsylvania Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Lackawanna County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Pennsylvania Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Lackawanna County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Lackawanna County Child Custody Lawyers
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