Legal Guides

Step-by-step, plain-language guides to help you navigate Pennsylvania courts and legal processes on your own. Organized by topic and written for Allegheny County.

Court Procedure & Litigation

Writing Court Documents

How to draft motions, petitions, and responses as a pro se litigant in PA.

9 min read

How to Present Your Motion in Court

Structure your oral argument, address the judge, and handle questions from the bench.

7 min read

Responding to Discovery Requests

Answer interrogatories and document requests under the PA Rules of Civil Procedure.

10 min read

How to Prepare for Your Deposition

What to expect, how to answer, and common traps to avoid.

9 min read

Civil Claims & Collection

How to File a Small Claims Action in PA

Filing a civil claim before a Magisterial District Judge in Allegheny County.

8 min read

Judgment Collection Guide

Collecting a judgment through wage garnishment, bank levies, and liens.

10 min read

Landlord-Tenant

Understanding the Eviction Process in PA

The complete timeline from notice to lockout, and your rights at each stage.

12 min read

Security Deposit Recovery

PA rules, the 30-day return deadline, and suing for double damages.

8 min read

Landlord Eviction Guide

Step-by-step eviction process for PA landlords in Allegheny County.

11 min read

Family Law

The PA Divorce Process

No-fault divorce, equitable distribution, and custody basics.

11 min read

Custody & Parenting Plans

The 16 best-interest factors and how to build a parenting plan.

10 min read

Estate Planning & Probate

Powers of Attorney Guide

Financial and healthcare POA in PA — types, execution, and revocation.

8 min read

Probate 101: Where to Start

First steps after a loved one passes — opening the estate and getting Letters.

10 min read

Business & Contractor

PA Entity Selection Guide

Choosing the right business structure for your situation in Pennsylvania.

9 min read

PA LLC Formation Guide

Forming an LLC in Pennsylvania under PULLCA, step by step.

9 min read

Contractor Disputes Guide

Handling disputes over quality, payment, and HICPA violations.

8 min read

Mechanics’ Lien Deadlines

Critical filing deadlines for PA mechanics’ liens.

7 min read

Criminal Records

Expungement & Clean Slate

Criminal record clearing options available in Pennsylvania.

8 min read

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