If you believe another party has willfully disobeyed a custody order, read the Instructions for Filing a Custody Contempt Petition and complete the required forms below:
Attach a copy of the custody order you believe was violated. You can obtain a copy from the Department of Court Records.
File your completed documents with the Allegheny County Department of Court Records, located on the first floor of the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Keep a copy of everything you file.
For current filing fees, visit the Department of Court Records website. If you cannot afford a required fee, visit Application to Waive Fees and Costs for instructions and forms. New fee-waiver procedures take effect November 1, 2026.
A contempt petition asks the Court to enforce an order. To ask the Court to change your custody arrangement, visit How Do I Change My Custody Order?
To learn what happens after you file, visit Custody Intake and the DRO Process. Follow the Court’s Public Access Policy to protect private information in your documents.