Pro Se Litigant Self Help Center
If you are looking for information on any of the topics listed below, please go to the Self Help Center, located in the Law Library on the fourth floor of the Dauphin County Courthouse, Front and Market Streets, Harrisburg, PA. At the Self Help Center you will be able to purchase a packet that may contain the information and forms you need. The Self Help Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If you are unable to go to the Self Help Center, the forms and instructions are available below for printing at no cost.
THE AVAILABLE FORMS AND COSTS ARE LISTED BELOW:
- How to file for divorce when parties have been separated for two years and no property needs to be divided ($5)
- How to file for custody, partial custody, or visitation when there is no existing custody order. ($5)
- How to file for modification of an existing custody order. ($5)
- How to file for a divorce where the parties consent and no property needs to be divided. ($5)
- How to file an in forma pauperis petition for use when you believe you cannot afford to pay the filing fees. ($5)
- How to file a driver's license suspension appeal. ($5)
- How to file a name change petition. ($5)
- How to motion for declaration of ownership. ($5)
THE SELF HELP CENTER STAFF AND THE STAFF IN ANY COURT OFFICE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE. THE INFORMATION IN THE PACKETS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL ADVICE. THE COURT ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ACTIONS TAKEN BY USERS OF THESE DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING RELIANCE ON THEIR CONTENTS. IF YOU WANT TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF AN ATTORNEY BUT DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO CONTACT, YOU MAY CALL THE DAUPHIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE AT (717) 232-7536.
