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University of Pittsburgh School of Law - Family Law Clinic

3900 Forbes Avenue, Barco Law Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by the client's income, the issues involved in their case, and the availabilities of clinic students. Call for additional information. Accepts clients with up to 187.5% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Hours
Call for details.
Application process
Individuals seeking legal assistance from the clinic must report to the Family Court building on Ross Street in downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday or Thursday mornings to enter the pro se process. Litigants must bring proof of their current income from any source. Once the litigant meets all of the court's requirements for the pro se program, the litigant will meet with a law student. Alternatively, clients may be referred from community service organizations in Allegheny County.
Fees
Service provided free of charge to those who qualify.
Service area
Allegheny, PA

Other Information

Household Members

  • Single Parent Families
  • Families with Children
  • Couples

Focus Population

  • Low Income
Assists clients with family-law issues primarily involving custody, child support, and paternity, as well as secondary family-law issues.
Providing organization
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Provides free legal services to eligible clients in the Pittsburgh area, primarily through student attorneys under the supervision of licensed faculty. Clinics focus on issues including family law, immigration, and estate planning.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law - Family Law Clinic