Honorable Kathleen R Mulligan – Pittsburgh, PA

Honorable Kathleen R. Mulligan – Family Division

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas

The Honorable Kathleen R. Mulligan serves as a Senior Judge within the Family Division of the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Located at the Family Law Center on Ross Street, Judge Mulligan presides over a variety of domestic relations matters. The Family Division is responsible for resolving legal disputes involving families and children, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of the child and in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

• Domestic Relations: Adjudicates cases involving divorce, equitable distribution of property, and alimony.
• Custody and Visitation: Presides over complex child custody disputes, modification petitions, and relocation hearings.
• Protection from Abuse: addresses emergency and final protection orders to ensure the safety of victims of domestic violence.

Court Procedures and Access

Litigants appearing before Judge Mulligan are expected to adhere to strict courtroom decorum. The Family Law Center is a secure facility; visitors must pass through metal detectors and bag screenings upon entry. While the court provides a Self-Help Center for unrepresented parties, all motions and petitions must follow specific filing protocols. The judge’s chambers manage scheduling for conciliations, pretrial conferences, and trials. It is critical for parties to arrive on time and be prepared for their proceedings.