Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania:
- Where to file for child custody in Philadelphia County
- How to find or contact the Philadelphia County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Philadelphia County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia County, child custody is handled by the Court of Common Pleas
NAME OF COURT
Court of Common Pleas
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
Contactus@courts.phila.gov
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations
1501 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Office of the Clerk of Family Court
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except court holidays.COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Philadelphia County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Pennsylvania Child Custody Forms Used in Philadelphia County
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Philadelphia County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
In Philadelphia County, it costs about $107 to file for custody. Emergency filings are more expensive. If you can't afford the filing fee, you may file a petition to ask for a waiver. The petition is called a Petition to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (IFP). Carefully read the form's instructions. If you need more information, ask the court or your lawyer.
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.
Philadelphia County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Pennsylvania Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Philadelphia County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Philadelphia County Child Custody Lawyers
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