Information reflects current Allegheny County Family Division procedures. Filing fees and procedures may change — always verify with the courthouse before filing.

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Allegheny County Family Court

Practical information for navigating the Allegheny County Family Division — Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

Court Location

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas — Family Division

440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 350-5700

Family Division Website

Filing Location

Department of Court Records (DCR), 414 Grant Street, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

All divorce complaints, custody petitions, and motions are filed at the DCR.

Filing Fees

Divorce Complaint

$352.75 (approximate — includes DCR and judicial computer fees)

Custody Complaint

$107.00

PFA Petition

FREE (no filing fee)

Support Complaint

FREE (no filing fee)

Praecipe to Transmit

$13.75

Motion Fee

$25.00–$50.00

Key Local Rules

Local Rule 1920.12

Divorce complaint must include a Family Division Cover Sheet.

Local Rule 1920.33(b)

Inventory and Appraisement must be filed within 60 days of the first claim for equitable distribution.

Local Rule 1920.51

Appointment of a Master for contested matters (equitable distribution, alimony).

Local Rule 1915.3

Custody complaints must include a Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification form.

Local Rule 1915.4-2

Mandatory custody conciliation conference before a hearing.

Important Notes

Allegheny County requires a COVER SHEET with all divorce filings.
Custody cases require completion of a parenting education program (Kids First).
Support cases are handled by the Domestic Relations Section (DRS), separate from the Family Division.
PFA cases use a specialized courtroom with on-call judges available 24/7 for emergency orders.

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