IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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PLAINTIFF
VS.
NO. ___
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DEFENDANT
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS A SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY
I am the ___ Plaintiff ___ Defendant in the above-captioned case.
I intend to represent myself in the ___ custody, ___ divorce, ___ support, ___ protection from abuse, ___ paternity case.
Check only one box in Question 3
This is a new case and I am representing myself. I have decided not to hire an attorney to represent me. OR
This is not a new case and I am representing myself. I have decided not to hire an attorney to represent me. OR
☐ This is not a new case. ___ previously
(Name of Attorney)
represented me in this case. I have decided not to be represented by that attorney and direct the Prothonotary to remove that attorney as my counsel of record in this case.
I have provided a copy of this form to that attorney listed above at the following address:
That attorney has acknowledged his/her withdrawal from this case by signing this form.
Esq.
(Attorney signature)
I am entering my appearance as a self-represented party ___
(Your Signature)
I understand that I need to provide a street address or P.O. Box for the purpose of receiving all future pleadings and other legal notices. I further understand that this does not need to be my home address. My address for the purpose of receiving all future pleadings and other legal notices is:
I understand that this address will be the only address to which notices and pleadings in this case will be sent and that I am responsible to check the mail at this address so I do not miss important deadlines or proceedings.
I am not providing my address because I reside at a confidential location protected by the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6112 and/or the Address Confidentiality Program, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6701-6713, and/or the Child Custody Act, 23 Pa. C.S. § 5336(b).
6. My telephone number where I can be reached is ___.
I am not providing my telephone number because it is confidential pursuant to the Protection From Abuse Act, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6112 and/or the Child Custody Act, 23 Pa. C.S. § 5336(c).
I UNDERSTAND I MUST FILE A NEW FORM EVERY TIME MY ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER CHANGES.
I understand that I must ensure that a copy of this form is served on all other attorneys or other self-represented parties at the following addresses as listed below: (Use reverse side if you need more space)
Name_____ Address_____
Name_____ Address_____
9. I verify that the statements made in this Entry of Appearance as a Self-Represented Party are true and correct. I understand that if I make false statements herein, that I am subject to the criminal penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities that could result in a fine and/or prison term.
I am a
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