Greene County Family Court Records - Waynesburg, PA
Greene County family court records are maintained by Prothonotary Susan White at the 19th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The Greene County Prothonotary is the elected civil clerk responsible for custody, divorce, Protection from Abuse matters, name changes, and judgment filings. The courthouse is located at 10 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. You can search Greene County family court records online through the statewide UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us, or contact the Prothonotary's office directly for in-person access and certified copies.
Greene County Quick Facts
Greene County Family Court System
The Greene County Court of Common Pleas is part of Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System, established under 42 Pa.C.S. § 301. Greene County is located in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, bordering West Virginia to the south. The 19th Judicial District serves all residents of Greene County from its courthouse in Waynesburg. The court handles the full range of family law matters authorized under Pennsylvania law, from routine support modifications to contested custody trials.
Greene County family law proceedings follow Title 23 Pa.C.S. Domestic Relations, which governs divorce, custody, support, and Protection from Abuse across all Pennsylvania counties. Custody decisions in Greene County are made based on the best interests of the child, with the court considering the sixteen factors enumerated in the statute. Support orders are calculated using the Pennsylvania Support Guidelines, which are based on the combined net monthly income of both parents.
Prothonotary Susan White is the elected civil clerk of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas. The Prothonotary's official role is to serve as the record-keeper for all civil court proceedings in Waynesburg. The office handles Change of Name filings, Federal Tax Liens, judgment entries, and all family court case filings including custody, divorce, and PFA matters. This range of responsibility makes the Prothonotary the central point of contact for Greene County family court records.
The statewide UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free docket access for Greene County cases. You can search by party name or docket number to locate specific family court proceedings. For deeper access including document retrieval, the INFOCON subscription service is the primary remote access path for Greene County.
Note: Greene County shares a border with West Virginia, so some family matters involving cross-border issues may require coordination between Pennsylvania and West Virginia court systems.
Greene County Family Court Records Access
Greene County family court records are accessible through the INFOCON subscription service for remote users. INFOCON is a Pennsylvania court records access system used by many counties that do not offer their own standalone online portals. To subscribe, contact INFOCON directly through the service provider. The setup fee is $25, usage is charged at $1.10 per minute, and a minimum monthly charge of $25 applies. This system provides docket access and may allow document retrieval depending on what Greene County has made available.
The Pennsylvania Public Access Policy at 204 Pa. Code § 213.81 defines what records can be accessed remotely. Dockets, orders, and opinions are available through authorized systems like INFOCON. Full pleadings, financial disclosures, custody evaluations, and similar documents require an in-person visit to the Greene County Prothonotary's office or a written mail request. Bringing a valid photo ID when visiting in person is recommended.
The statewide UJS Case Search at ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseSearch is free and does not require a subscription. It shows basic docket information for Greene County family court cases. Use this tool first to identify the correct case number before subscribing to INFOCON or visiting the courthouse. The Greene County government website provides contact details for the courthouse and all county departments.
The Greene County government website shown below is the official source for courthouse addresses, department hours, and contact information for the Prothonotary's office in Waynesburg.
The Greene County government website at co.greene.pa.us lists current information about all county offices including the Prothonotary, which handles family court records in Waynesburg.
Types of Family Court Records in Greene County
Greene County family court records include all domestic relations case filings at the 19th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas. The Prothonotary explicitly handles Change of Name petitions, Federal Tax Lien filings, judgment records, custody actions, divorce proceedings, and Protection from Abuse matters. Each of these creates a file with its own docket number that can be searched through INFOCON or the free UJS Portal.
Divorce records in Greene County include the divorce complaint, affidavit of separation or consent, any marital settlement agreement, and the final divorce decree. The decree is the legally binding document dissolving the marriage and is the most commonly requested record from the Prothonotary's office. Custody records document the original custody complaint, any temporary or emergency custody orders, the Guardian ad Litem report if one was appointed, and the final custody order. Support records include income information, the support order, and records of any modifications or enforcement actions.
Protection from Abuse records in Greene County reflect the full progression of PFA proceedings from the initial petition through any final hearing. Final PFA orders in Pennsylvania are forwarded to the Pennsylvania State Police for the statewide abuse registry. Name change records in Greene County are petitions filed through the Court of Common Pleas and include the original petition, any notice of publication, and the final court order granting the name change. These records are publicly accessible through the Prothonotary.
A third-party search resource for Greene County court records is shown below and can provide additional search pathways for locating family court case information.
The Pennsylvania court records resource above indexes Greene County family court filings and can help users identify cases before contacting the Prothonotary directly.
- Divorce and separation proceedings
- Child custody and visitation orders
- Child support and spousal support cases
- Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders
- Name change petitions
- Judgments and federal tax liens
Greene County Prothonotary Office
Prothonotary Susan White leads the Greene County Prothonotary's office in Waynesburg. As the elected civil clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, the Prothonotary is responsible for every aspect of family court record management in Greene County. This includes accepting new case filings, maintaining accurate docket entries, preserving case files in good order, and providing public access to records consistent with Pennsylvania law.
The Greene County Prothonotary's office is located at 10 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Staff can search for records by party name, case number, or approximate filing date. Certified copies of court orders, divorce decrees, custody orders, and support orders are available for a per-page fee. The Prothonotary can also issue writs and process other legal documents required in civil and family court proceedings. Call ahead to confirm current office hours and fee schedules before your visit to the Waynesburg courthouse.
| Court |
Greene County Court of Common Pleas 19th Judicial District Prothonotary: Susan White 10 E. High Street Waynesburg, PA 15370 |
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| Records Access | INFOCON subscription; in-person at courthouse; dockets free via UJS Portal |
| Website | co.greene.pa.us |
Note: INFOCON access requires a paid subscription and is best suited for legal professionals, researchers, or others who need frequent remote access to Greene County family court dockets.
Legal Help for Greene County Family Court Cases
Greene County residents involved in family court proceedings can find legal assistance through several Pennsylvania statewide resources. Whether you are dealing with a custody dispute, a divorce, or a Protection from Abuse matter, free and low-cost legal help is available to qualifying individuals in the Waynesburg area.
Pennsylvania Legal Aid provides free legal services to income-qualifying residents of Greene County. Visit palegalaid.net to find the regional office serving southwestern Pennsylvania. Legal aid attorneys handle custody disputes, PFA petitions, child support modifications, and divorce proceedings. The Temple Law Pennsylvania Family Court Research Guide is an online resource covering family court procedures, relevant statutes, and record access guidance for all Pennsylvania counties including Greene County.
Downloadable court forms are available at pacourts.us/forms. These forms are accepted by the Greene County Court of Common Pleas and include templates for custody complaints, PFA petitions, support petitions, and divorce complaints. The Pennsylvania Bar Association's lawyer referral service at (800) 692-7375 can refer Greene County residents to family law attorneys practicing in Waynesburg and southwestern Pennsylvania.
Nearby Counties
Greene County is located in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania and shares borders with neighboring Pennsylvania counties and the state of West Virginia. Verify the correct county of jurisdiction before requesting family court records.