Use the forms on this page at your own risk – as they may or may not be appropriate in your particular case. It is strongly recommended you seek legal advice and obtain the services of an attorney.

Please make sure to read all descriptions and instructions carefully. These packets can also be found in the law library and are provided one per filing. The law library staff cannot provide legal advice (see disclaimer) but they can assist in filling out the forms. You can stop in during regular operating hours or make an appointment.

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The Lycoming County Law Library has organized materials and resources for individuals who choose to represent themselves in a legal matter. Individuals who represent themselves in court proceedings are referred to as “pro se,” which in Latin means “for self.” The information provided online and in the law library may not be appropriate for your situation. The law library does not provide legal advice and should not be substituted for legal advice. If you have legal questions, you should contact a lawyer. Pro se litigants are held to the same standards as attorneys admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Representing yourself does not exempt you from understanding and following state-wide and local rules of court.

Filing for Custody?

It is recommended that the video in the below link be viewed prior to filling out a custody packet.

 

Filing for Protection from Abuse (PFA)?

If you need to file a PFA, please contact Wise Options at either (570) 323-8167 or 1-800-326-8483. For additional information about Wise Options, please visit their website using the link below.

Wise Options

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Custody Forms17 documents

• Custody Complaint Flow Chart
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  Custody Complaint Flow Chart: A flow chart which outlines the legal process you will go through from the filng of a complaint through entry of a final court order.
• Stipulation to Custody Kit (Rev. 1/25)
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  Stipulation to Custody: When the parties are in agreement about custody, this kit gives the parties the paperwork to write up their custody agreement and have it turned into a court order without coming to court. This kit can be used for a new custody order, or to modify an exisiting custody order.
• Complaint for Custody Kit (Rev. 7/25)
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  Complaint for Custody: To ask for some type of custody when there is no existing custody order.
• Modification of Custody Kit (Rev. 7/25)
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  Modification of Custody Kit: To ask that an existing custody order be changed.
• Petition for Special Relief Kit (Rev. 1/25)
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  Petition for Special Relief: To ask the court to make a decision when the parties are in disagreement over a particular issue, such as where the child should go to school or whether the child should play a sport. NOTE: To use this form, there must be an existing custody order in place.
• Contempt of Custody Kit (Rev. 7/25)
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  Contempt of Custody Kit: To ask the court to enforce a custody order or punish a party for violating an existing custody order.
• Petition to Intervene and Modify Custody Kit (Rev. 7/25)
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  Petition to Intervene and Modify: For a third party, who is not the parent, to request some type of custody, where there is already a custody order between the parents. (If there is not an order between the parents, the third party must instead file a Complaint for Custody and name both parents as the defendants; the third party will be responsible for serving the paperwork on both parents.) Also read the Rules of Standing Information Kit, below.
• Affidavit Of Accountability Of Supervisor For Full Supervision (Rev. 4/25)
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• Criminal-Abuse History Verification Form (6/25)
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• Custody Relocation Kit (Rev. 1/25)
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  Custody Relocation Kit: To file for permission to relocate your child(ren).
• Custody Pre-trial Memo (Rev. 12/18)
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  Custody Pre-Trial Memo: Forms to file a Pre-trial Memo with the Prothonotary.
• Rules of Standing for Custody (Rev. 7/18)
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  Rules of Standing Information Kit: Rules about who can file for custody.  This is recommended reading for third parties who are not parents of the child but wish to file for custody of the child.
• Motion to Transfer Venue in a Custody Case Kit
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  Motion to Transfer Venue in a custody case:  Use these forms to ask the court to transfer an existing custody case to another county when the children no longer live in Lycoming County.
• Trial Preparation Self-Help Kit
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  Custody Trial Preparation Self-Help Kit: Instructions and forms for the documents required by a custody pre-trial order to be submitted prior to a custody trial.
• Conference Withdraw Form
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  Praecipe to Withdraw Custody Filing: Use this form to ask the courts to withdraw an already filed custody motion.

SUPPORT2 documents

• Domestic Relations - DRO Information and Forms
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• Filing Exceptions to a Support Order Kit (Rev. 5/20)
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  Filing Exceptions: To appeal a Support Order (child support, spousal support, alimony pendent lite) issued by a Family Court Hearing Officer.

Divorce Forms6 documents

• Lycoming County 3301(c)(1) Divorce Self-Help Kit  (rev. 1/25)
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  instructions and forms specific to Lycoming County for divorces under Section 3301(c)(1), consent.  Use this kit where both parties agree to be divorced and will cooperate in the signing of the necessary documents.
• Lycoming County 3301(d) Divorce Self-Help Kit with Complaint (rev. 1/25)
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  instructions and forms specific to Lycoming County for divorces under Section 3301(d), one-year separation.  Use this kit where the parties have been separated one year and no Complaint has been filed yet.
• Praecipe to Withdraw Divorce Complaint
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  use this form if you wish to withdraw a divorce complaint in its entirety
• Praecipe to Withdraw Claim for Equitable Distribution
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  use this form to withdraw a claim for equitable distribution raised in a previously-filed divorce complaint
• Steps to file for Divorce when Spouse cannot be Located
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  follow these steps when you have been separated more than one year and have not yet filed and served the Complaint and cannot locate your spouse (you will also need the 3301(d) Divorce Self-Help Kit)
• Steps to finalize divorce when Spouse cannot be Located
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  follow these steps when the Complaint has already been filed and served and you have been separated more than one year but now spouse cannot be located to finalize the divorce (you will also need the 3301(d) Divorce Self-Help Kit)

Expungement Forms3 documents

• Expungement Self-Help Kit (Rev. 11/21)
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• Information on Expungements, Pardons, Limited Access and the "Clean Slate" program
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• NPLS - How to Remove Barriers to Employment
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Protection from Abuse (PFA) Forms4 documents

• Protection From Abuse (PFA) FAQ
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  A document containing answers to common question that are asked with regards to PFAs.
• Protection From Abuse (PFA) Contempt Packet
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  To ask the court to enforce a protection from abuse order or punish a party for violating an existing protection from abuse order.
• Petition to terminate, modify, or extend PFA
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  Use this petition to ask for your protection from abuse order to be modified, extended, or removed.
• https://www.pacourts.us/learn/protection-orders
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  Use this link to visit the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania website, and learn more about protection from abuse orders

Procedural Forms28 documents

• Claim For Exemption
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• Entry of Appearance as a Self-Represented Party
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• Criminal Record/ Abuse History Verification
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• Certificate of Service Form for Civil Case Documents Other than Original Process
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• Praecipe to Reinstate Complaint
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• Motion Cover Sheet
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• Monitoring Notice
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• Civil Cover Sheet
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• Continuance Request Form Civil and Family
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• Continuance Request Form Civil and Family - fillable form
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• Continuance Request Form Criminal
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• Continuance Request Form Criminal - fillable form
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• Continuance Request Form Orphan's Court
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• Continuance Request Form Orphan's Court - fillable form
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• Confidential Document Form
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• Confidential Information Form
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• Transcript Request Self-Help Kit
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• Transcript Request Form
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• Orphans' Court Cover Sheet
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• Petition to Proceed Without Payment of Fees and Costs (IFP)
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• Praecipe to Settle & Discontinue
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• Praecipe to Withdraw Civil Complaint
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• Filing an Appeal to Superior or Commonwealth Court
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• Serving a Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things
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• Filing a Motion
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  use this form to file a motion with the court.  Includes motion cover sheet, to be attached to the front of the motion.
• Recusal Motion
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• Petition for Permission to file Nunc Pro Tunc
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  use this petition when you have missed the deadline for filing and wish to ask the court to allow you to file late.  You must provide "good cause" for the delay.  You must attach a motion cover sheet (included) to the front of the petition and the document you wish to file late to the back.
• Motion for Reconsideration
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  use this motion when you wish to ask the judge to reconsider an Order that was already entered.  Be aware there are time limits on filing such a motion, usually thirty days from entry of the order, unless otherwise provided by law.

Civil Forms34 documents

• Notice of Appeal from Magisterial District Justice Judgment
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  (form)
• Praecipe to Strike Appeal
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• Appeal from Arbitration
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  use this form to file an appeal from an award of a Board of Arbitrators
• Filing a Civil Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas
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• Notice to Defend
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  (attach to civil complaint filed in common pleas court)
• Verification
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  (attach to civil complaint filed in common pleas court)
• Preparing an Answer
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• Appealing a Magisterial District Judge Money Judgment (not an eviction) (Rev. 04/22)
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• Appealing an eviction
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  (Rev. 4/22)
• How to file a civil complaint in Magisterial District Judge Court
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  (Rev. 09/25)
• Defending yourself in Magisterial District Judge Court
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• How to file an eviction action in Magisterial District Judge Court
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  (Rev. 9/23)
• Representing yourself in an eviction in Magisterial District Judge Court
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• How to file an ejectment action in Common Pleas Court
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• Wage Attachment Self-Help Kit
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  (Rev. 4/23) - to collect money judgment arising out of residential lease only
• Praecipe for Termination of Supersedeas
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• Motion to Release Funds Self-Help Kit
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• Writ of Execution Notice
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• Praecipe for Writ of Execution
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• Writ of Execution
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• Claim For Exemption
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• Rule 236 Notice of Filing Judgement
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• Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgement by Default
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• Praecipe for Default Judgement
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• Affidavit of Non- Military Service pursuant to The service member’s Civil Relief Act 
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• Security deposit kit
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• Unemployment Compensation- Appealing a denial
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• Stopping debt collection harassment
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• Filing a petition for appeal from suspension of driver's license or registration
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  (Rev. 03/21)
• Filing a petition for appeal from suspension of Inspection Mechanic/Station Certificate
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  (Rev. 03/21)
• Petition for Court Order Respecting Title to a Motor Vehicle
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  (Rev. 5/19)
• Petition for Involuntary Commitment of a Minor for Substance Abuse Treatment Act 53
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  (Rev. 12/18)  , Before filing a petition for involuntary commitment of a minor you must contact ​West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission, 213 W 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 323-8543

DEEDS AND REAL ESTATE2 documents

• Mortgage Foreclosure Homeowner's Options
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• Hemap Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies
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Criminal Forms10 documents

• Filing Notice of Appeal from Summary Criminal Conviction (Rev. 11/24)
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• Petition for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief
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• Petition for Early Release From Supervision self-help kit (rev. 1/21)
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• Expungement Self-Help Kit (Rev. 11/21)
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• Petition for Order For Limited Access Form
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• Proposed Order For Limited Access Form
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• Private criminal complaint form
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• Appeal from Denial of Private Criminal Complaint
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• Information on Expungements, Pardons, Limited Access and the "Clean Slate" program
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• Record Request Form
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Orphan's Court Forms8 documents

• Annual Report of Guardian of the Estate
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• Annual Report of Guardian of the Person
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• Guardian's Inventory
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• Guardianship Handbook
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• Marriage Record Correction Self-Help Kit
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• Orphans' Court Cover Sheet
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• Filing a Motion
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  use these forms to file a motion in Orphans' Court
• Adoption Self-Help Kit
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  to be used for adoption of the children of one spouse by the other spouse

Name Change Forms2 documents

• Name Change Self-Help Kit for adults  (rev. 05/25)
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• Name Change Self-Help Kit for minors (rev. 05/25)
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Bilingual Information2 documents

• Formulario de Queja (en español)
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• Bilingual Forms
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