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. 28, July 13, 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: _________________