Law Library on the third floor of the Adams County Courthouse or from the Courts' Self-Help Center on the internet at https://adamscountypa.gov/.
K. Obtaining a Custody Order
1. If no Custody Order exists concerning the children, then you are required to file a Custody Complaint along with an Order of Court that schedules a custody conference. The Court will schedule a date and time for a conference and, if necessary, a trial by Court Order. These documents must be properly served on all parties and proper documentation of service must be submitted to the Court. At the trial, the Court will review the evidence, and if necessary, take testimony from any witnesses. Thereafter the Court will enter an Order regarding custody. Information on starting a custody case is available in the Obtaining a Custody Order Packet, which can be obtained from outside the Adams County Law Library on the third floor of the Adams County Courthouse or from the Courts' Self-Help Center on the internet at https://adamscountypa.gov/.
L. Relocation
1. If one party wants to move, and the change in residence of the child will significantly impair the ability of the non-relocating party to exercise custodial rights, the moving party must file a Notice of Proposed Relocation no later than 60 days before the move. In certain circumstances, this Notice can be filed later than 60 days before the move. Relocation cases are complicated and it is strongly suggested that you talk to an attorney if you plan to relocate with the child or if the other party plans to relocate with the child. The Relocation of Custody Packet is available to help all parties in a relocation case and contains important information about the relocation process. The Relocation of Custody Packet can be obtained from outside the Adams County Law Library on the third floor of the Adams County Courthouse or from the Courts’ Self-Help Center on the internet at https://adamscountypa.gov/.
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