[header] How to file a small claims lawsuit in pennsylvania [title] Identify the dispute. [step] Small claims courts do not handle all disputes. For example, you cannot sue in small claims for a divorce or for child support.
[header] How to file a small claims lawsuit in pennsylvania [title] Identify the dispute. [step] Small claims courts do not handle all disputes. For example, you cannot sue in small claims for a divorce or for child support.
Generally, you can bring a lawsuit in small claims court for the following reasons : [substeps] You have a contract dispute. If someone agreed to perform work under a contract, then you can sue if they failed to do the work or if they harmed you by doing poor work. You can take limited actions, such as filing a class action lawsuit if you recently got an order swearing off child support. This class action lawsuit essentially involves you, an estate, or the object of a child support order being made. Instead, you will need to find a civil rights division. [substeps] You can find the local county court by looking on the pennsylvania division of civil rights division website at http: // scb.state. However, you can sue in children's court if the plaintiff's child custody and stability is challenged. [substeps] Typically, there is no advance notice or wait period for a case to be filed if the plaintiff is accepting custody and support.