[header] How to file a small claims lawsuit in pennsylvania [title] Identify the dispute. [step] Small claims courts do not handle all disputes. For example, you cannot sue in small claims for a divorce or for child support. 
Generally, you can bring a lawsuit in small claims court for the following reasons : [substeps] You have a contract dispute. If someone agreed to perform work under a contract, then you can sue if they failed to do the work or if they harmed you by doing poor work.