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Entry of Appearance of Self-Represented Party
Use this form to enter your appearance as a self-represented party and inform the Court and other parties in your case of the mailing address at which you should receive all legal papers.
Relocation
Use these forms if you intend to relocate (move) with the child/children in a manner which significantly impairs the ability of a non-relocating party to exercise his/her custodial rights. Instructions are included.
Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification
Use this form to update your criminal record and/or abuse history with the Court.
Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Request Waiver of Filing Fee)
Use this form to request a waiver of the filing fee. Submit this form along with your Complaint for Custody. Contact the Family Hearing Office for details.
Custody Contempt Petition
Use this form to file a contempt petition against the other party in a custody matter for their failure to follow the Court Order. Instructions are included. NOTE: Does not apply to custody ordered through a PFA. Contact the Family Hearing Office for details.
Petition to Modify Custody
Use this form if you would like to make changes to your Court Order for custody. Instructions are included. NOTE: Does not apply to custody ordered through a PFA. Contact the Family Hearing Office for details.
Complaint for Custody – Grandparents and Third Parties
Use this form to file for custody of children of which you are not a parent. You should use this form only if you are filing a new action. Instructions are included. Contact the Family Hearing Office for details.
Complaint for Custody – Parents
Use this form to file for custody of your children as a parent. You should use this form only if you are filing a new action. Instructions are included. Contact the Family Hearing Office for details.
Certificate of Compliance
Use this form to certify that a filing complies with the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania.