Family Law
CUSTODY
Where to File:
Centre County Prothonotary's Office
Centre County Courthouse, Room 102
102 South Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
| FEES | |
| CUSTODY/VISITATION (separate action) | $175.75 |
| Contempt Petition | $75.00 |
| Modificaiton Petition | $75.00 |
| Petition for Special Relief | $75.00 |
Number of Copies of Each Pleading/Form:
Original and two copies
Hours of Operation:
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local Rules (PDF)
Glossary of Terms (PDF)
Custody Forms
Judge Kistler's Orders (PDF)
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts can be accessed for blank custody documents and instructions at: The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Custody Proceedings Web Page
DIVORCE
Where to File:
Centre County Prothonotary's Office
Centre County Courthouse, Room 102
102 South Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
| FEES | |
| DIVORCE | $201.75 |
| Each additional Issue *Issues include: Alimony, Alimonly Pendente Lite -- Counsel Fees & Costs, Equitable Distribution | $45.25 |
| *Custody as an Issue | $53.25 |
| Name Change (Retake Prior Name) | $20.50 |
Number of Copies of Each Pleading/Form:
Original and two copies
Hours of Operation:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local Rules (PDF)
Divorce Forms
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts can be accessed for blank divorce documents and instructions at: The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Custody Proceedings Web Page