Lawrence County Domestic Relations

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What We Do

Domestic Relations is part of the Family Court. The Family Court is a division of the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas. Although it has other duties, the Domestic Relations Section mainly enters, modifies, and enforces orders for child support, spousal support, and alimony pendente lite, alimony and establishes paternity for children on support cases who were born out of wedlock. To address Property settlements, visitation, custody or protection from abuse contact Lawrence County Lawyer Referral 724-656-1921.

About the Department

The Domestic Relations Section is made up of judges, administrators, conference officers, enforcement officers, investigators, attorneys and various technical and clerical workers. The staff is assisted by a large computer system which is used to track cases, keep financial records, and is a tool which helps in the enforcement of support orders.

• Domestic Relations is located across Court Street from the main courthouse. We occupy the upper floor of the white building with the pillars.
• There is plenty of free parking throughout the Lawrence County Government Center complex.

Child Support

PA Child Support Website: http://www.humanservices.dhs.pa.gov/csws

• To file for support, you must appear and bring the following items to the Domestic Relations Section.
  • A photo ID, preferably a driver’s license or a state ID card.
  • Your Social Security Card. (Both the photo ID and the Social Security Card must have the same names).
  • The Birth Certificate and Social Security Card of any minor for which you wish to receive support.
  • A copy of the current support Order if there is a case that is already established elsewhere.