Divorce records in Pennsylvania are open to access upon request by any member of the public. This access applies to informational copies. Legal or certified copies are issued only to persons named in the record and their legal representatives.
Copies of marriage records can be obtained from the Marriage License Office. Divorce records can be requested from the Department of Court Records. Birth and death records are available from Vital Records.
If you know the name of court you can contact the court directly or if you do not know where the divorce took place you can contact the Central Family Court.
Rule 1028 - Preliminary Objections (a) Preliminary objections may be filed by any party to any pleading and are limited to the following grounds: (1) lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter of the action or the person of the defendant, improper venue or improper form or service of a writ of summons or a complaint; ...
Certified copies of a divorce decree can be obtained at the Allegheny County Department of Court records. Consult instructions, fees, and hours. Divorce pleadings are filed at Allegheny County Department of Court Records, (not the Allegheny County Family Division).
Check Court Records: Visit the local family court or its website where you live. Many jurisdictions provide online access to court records, allowing you to search for divorce filings by name. Contact the Clerk of Court: You can directly call or visit the clerk's office at the family court.
Call the Allegheny County Department of Court Records at (412) 350-4201 and tell them you're looking for information on a legal name change. They will describe the entire process to you, including estimated costs, and mail you the necessary forms. As of September 2017, these are the name change petition forms.
Find Your Case Go to Magisterial District Courts Docket Sheets. In the "Search Type" drop down box, choose Participant Name. Enter Last Name and First Name. In the "County" drop down box, choose Allegheny. Click the Search button and the information about your case will appear under the Search button.
Can I serve the other party myself? You cannot personally serve the other party. A competent person over the age of 18, who is not a party on the case, or a family member; can serve the other party for you.
Arbitration. The arbitration system in Allegheny County is compulsory non-binding arbitration with a ceiling of $50,000 on civil damage awards.