Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 1915 - ACTIONS FOR CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN
Rule 1915.16 - Form of Order and Notice. Joinder. Intervention
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) The order and notice joining a party in an action under Rule 1915.6(a) shall be substantially in the following form:
(Caption)
ORDER AND NOTICE
A complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of _________________ County concerning custody of the following child(ren): _______________________.
The Court has learned you may have a legal interest in custody of the child(ren) named.
A hearing will be held in Courtroom _______________ of the Court of Common Pleas,
_________________________________________________________________ ,
(Address)
on __________________ , at __________ , _________ .M.
(Day and Date) (Time)
If you wish to protect any legal interest you may have or wish to present evidence to the Court on those matters, you should appear at the place and time and on the date above.
If you have the child(ren) in your possession or control, you must appear and bring them to the Courthouse with you.
If you wish to claim a right of custody, you may file a counterclaim.
If you fail to appear as provided by this order or to bring the child(ren), an order for custody may be entered against you or the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
_____________
(Name)
_____________
(Address)
_____________
(Telephone Number)
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of _______________ County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
BY THE COURT:
_______________
J.
Date: ______________
(b) The order for notice of the pendency of the action and the right to intervene required by Rule 1915.6(b) shall be substantially in the following form:
(Caption)
ORDER AND NOTICE
A complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of_____________________________ County concerning custody of the following child(ren):
_________________________ . The Court has learned you claim custodial rights with respect to the child(ren) named.
A hearing will be held in Courtroom ______________ of the Court of Common Pleas _______________________ , (Address)
on _____________, at ______________ , ______________ .M. If you wish to assert your
(Day and Date) (Time)
claim to custodial rights with respect to the child(ren) or wish to present evidence to the Court on those matters, you should petition the Court, on or before the above date, for leave to intervene in the proceedings.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
_________________
(Name)
_________________
(Address)
_________________
(Telephone Number)
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of _______________ County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
BY THE COURT:
_________________
J.
Date: _________________
