Pennsylvania § 5333 - Counseling as part of order.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5333 — Counseling as part of order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5333. Counseling as part of order.
(a) Attendance.--The court may, as part of a custody order, require the parties to attend counseling sessions.
(b) Abuse.--In situations involving abuse, the court may order individual counseling for the abuser but may not order the parties to attend joint counseling.
(c) Verification.--Each party's participation in the counseling sessions shall be verified by the counselor.
(d) Costs.--The court may order a party to pay all or part of the costs of the counseling sessions under this section.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5333
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5333 cover?
Section 5333 ("Counseling as part of order.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5333?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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