TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • General Information

II. Instructions

  • III. Checklist for Obtaining a Custody Order

IV. Forms

  • Introduction
  • Legal Definitions
  • Custody Factors
  • Confidential Information
  • Criminal Convictions, Charges, and Abuse
  • Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Basic Procedure
  • Service
  • Obtaining a Custody Order
  • Enforcing a Custody Order
  • Modifying a Custody Order
  • Relocation
  • Completing the CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORM
  • Completing the ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OF SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY
  • Completing the ORDER OF COURT
  • Completing the COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
  • Completing the Plaintiff’s CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION
  • Completing the Defendant’s CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION
  • Making copies, creating envelopes, and filing with the Prothonotary
  • Service
  • Completing the CONCILIATION CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM
  • Form #1- CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORM
  • Form #2 – ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OF SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY
  • Form #3 – ORDER OF COURT
  • Form #4 – COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
  • Form #4 – COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
  • Form #5 – Plaintiff's CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION
  • Form #6 – Defendant’s CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION
  • Form #7 – Affidavit of Service (Certified Mail)
  • Form #8 – Affidavit of Service (By Third Party)
  • Form #9 – Acceptance of Service
  • Form #10 – CONCILIATION CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM