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Pennsylvania Family Laws

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Family law is a rather broad practice area, encompassing marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity, and other matters related to the family structure. Family laws also address controversial issues such as abortion rights and same-sex marriage, in addition to criminal matters like domestic violence and child abuse. Pennsylvania family laws are created and revised by the actions of lawmakers and the courts, as in other states. For instance, certain marriages are prohibited such as same-sex unions and certain familial relationships. Click on a link below to learn more about the laws, policies, and where to go for more information.

Learn About Pennsylvania Family Laws

  • Pennsylvania Child Custody Laws

    Pennsylvania laws and regulations governing child custody decisions, rules, and procedures; including information about the types of custody, availability of grandparents’ visitation rights, and links to additional information about custody.

  • Pennsylvania Abortion Laws

    Summary of Pennsylvania laws and regulations pertaining to abortion in the state, such when an abortion is legal, penalties for an unlawful abortion, and physician licensing requirements.

  • Pennsylvania Domestic Violence Laws

    Overview of Pennsylvania domestic violence laws, beginning with the legal grounds for charging defendants with the crime, penalties and sentences for offenders, information for victims, and links to related resources.

  • Pennsylvania Annulment Laws

    Overview of the acceptable grounds for having one’s marriage annulled in the state of Pennsylvania, such as a lack of capacity or not intending to give valid consent.

  • Pennsylvania Divorce Requirements

    What you need to know to get a divorce in Pennsylvania as it relates to residency; waiting periods; no fault grounds; and other grounds such as adultery and prior marriage.

  • Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines

    Pennsylvania laws and regulations governing child support rules, procedures and calculations; including information about how to apply for support, and links to additional information about where to go for help.

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