Initiate a Filing: Dependency

Whether initiating a dependency petition or application, PACFile uses a step-by-step wizard to guide you through the creation process. This approach is intended to simplify the filing process for the submitter and ensure that all the required case information is captured for the court.

Create a Dependency Case through the PACFile Wizard

Completing case initiating Dependency forms (Prerequisite; performed outside of PACFile)

Learn more about locating and completing a dependency petition or application that is the basis for initiating a new case.

 

Select Filing screen

Learn more about the tab that is used to establish the type of document being filed.

 

Select Cases screen

Learn more about identifying the child(ren) associated to the new Common Pleas case.

 

Participants tab

Learn more about the tab that is used to record the individuals participating on the case (i.e. parents, guardians, siblings, grandparents, etc.).

 

Counsel tab

Learn more about the tab that provides the option to record the attorneys for the case participants.

 

eService tab

Learn how to utilize electronic service for any PACFile-registered recipient on a case.

 

Filing Documents tab

Learn more about the process of adding an electronic copy of the case initiating document, cover page, and any other applicable document to a filing.

 

Verification tab

Check the accuracy of your filing before you submit it to the court.

 

 

Common & Specialized Filings

Filing an Entry of Appearance

Learn more about how to submit an entry of appearance on an existing dependency case.

 

 

Electronic Documents & Other Features

Document Requirements

Learn more about the format, file type, and file size requirements for all documents submitted via PACFile.

 

Document Naming Standard

Learn more about the naming standard applied to all new documents associated to a PACFiling.

 

The To Do List

Learn more about the wizard feature which tracks the progress of your filings.