The Adult Section of the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County is responsible for adjudicating cases involving family matters sometimes known as domestic relations.

These matters include divorce, equitable distribution (division of marital property), alimony, alimony pendente lite (temporary alimony), spousal support, child support, custody of children (full custody, partial custody, visitation), and protection from abuse actions (P.F.A.).

We encourage you to send your comments, suggestions and questions about the Family Division-Adult Section to familyinfo@alleghenycourts.us.