10-1-19 1920.1 FORM OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT COMPLAINT A Divorce or Annulment Complaint or Counterclaim which includes a count for custody shall contain the attachments set forth in Local Rule 1915.3 and follow all other Custody action procedures

. Hartwick III Directory Resource Links: Divorce Local Rules of Court 3301(c)(1) Divorce Instructions and Forms 3301(d) Divorce Instructions and Forms Form Motion to Appoint Divorce Hearing Officer Exceptions to Divorce Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation Forms and Instructions Divorce Hearing Do’s and Don’ts Other Resources: Pennsylvania Divorce Code found at 23 Pa.C.S.A. §§3101, and Pretrial Statements. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1920.42 regarding obtaining divorce decrees

the execution of the instrument(s) offered for probate Decedent did not marry, was not divorced, was not a party to a p e n ding divorce proceeding wherein the grounds for divorce had been, : Decedent was not a party to a pending divorce proceeding wherein the grounds for divorce had been

______ : _______________________________ : CIVIL ACTION Defendant : IN DIVORCE (ATTORNEY FOR MOVING PARTY, 1920.51. I request that all issues raised be decided by the Divorce Master. I paid the $150.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary. The Divorce Master, County Local Rule 1920.51. I request that all remaining issues raised be decided by the Divorce Master, . The Divorce Master was previously appointed for pre-trial or discovery matters. I file this motion

______ : _______________________________ : CIVIL ACTION Defendant : IN DIVORCE (ATTORNEY, County Local Rule 1920.51. I request that all issues raised be decided by the Divorce Hearing Officer, . The Divorce Hearing Officer was not previously appointed for pre-trial or discovery matters. I file, raised be decided by the Divorce Hearing Officer. I paid the $75.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary. The Divorce Hearing Officer was previously appointed for pre

 1-1-22 1920.51 EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION, DIVORCE, ANNULMENT, ALIMONY, COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES 1) The Divorce Hearing Officer shall hear annulment, divorce, economic claims in divorce, Administrator’s Office. A Family Court Judge shall appoint the Divorce Hearing Officer and the Divorce Hearing Officer shall schedule a Preliminary Conference with the parties and their legal counsel. (5) At the Preliminary Conference, the Divorce Hearing Officer shall address all outstanding pre

MEET THE COMMISSIONERS Commissioners Mike Pries, Chad Saylor, George P. Hartwick III Directory 10 Day Notice (Non Pros) Certificate of Readiness Civil Cover Sheet Claim for Exemption from Wage Attachment Decree In Divorce Default Judgment Notice Divorce Information Sheet Motion for Appointment of Master Notice to Defend - Divorce Notice to Defend Notice to Resume Prior Surname Praecipe and Power of Attorney Praecipe and Rule to File Praecipe

 10-1-19 RULE 1920.2 QUESTION OF JURISDICTION OR VENUE Preliminary objections to the existence or exercise of jurisdiction or venue in any divorce action shall be immediately assigned to a judge for disposition. Note: In accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 239.5(b), Local Rule 1035.2(a) shall not apply to family law actions governed by Pa.R.C.P. 1901 through 1940.9

 10-1-19 RULE 1920.2 QUESTION OF JURISDICTION OR VENUE Preliminary objections to the existence or exercise of jurisdiction or venue in any divorce action shall be immediately assigned to a judge for disposition. Note: In accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 239.5(b), Local Rule 1035.2(a) shall not apply to family law actions governed by Pa.R.C.P. 1901 through 1940.9

: _______________________________ : CIVIL ACTION Defendant : IN DIVORCE ORDER AND NOW, this ________ day, and ___________________________________ is appointed as Master with respect to the following claims: Divorce Annulment Alimony Equitable, : _______________________________ : CIVIL ACTION Defendant : IN DIVORCE (ATTORNEY FOR MOVING PARTY)(SELF-REPRESENTED MOVING PARTY, raised be decided by the Divorce Master. I paid the $150.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary. The Divorce Master was not previously appointed for pre-trial

: _______________________________ : CIVIL ACTION Defendant : IN DIVORCE ORDER AND NOW, this ________ day, and ___________________________________ is appointed as Master with respect to the following claims: Divorce Annulment Alimony Equitable, : _______________________________ : CIVIL ACTION Defendant : IN DIVORCE (ATTORNEY FOR MOVING PARTY)(SELF-REPRESENTED MOVING PARTY, raised be decided by the Divorce Master. I paid the $150.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary. The Divorce Master was not previously appointed for pre-trial

and address of the child(ren)’s parent. Check whether they are single, married, or divorced. Give, , divorced. 4. You are the Plaintiff. Explain your relationship to the child(ren). List the people you, or write “See CIF Abuse Victim Addendum” This parent is ( CHECK ONE ) married divorced single, or write “See CIF Abuse Victim Addendum” This parent is ( CHECK ONE ) married divorced single. 4

hearings, custody hearings, divorces, adoption hearings, estate matters, guardianship hearings, land

 Page 1 of 2 Updated 3-25-2025 ______________________________________________ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PLAINTIFF vs. NO. _____________________________ ______________________________________________ DEFENDANT SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY ENTRY OF APPEARANCE 1. I am the Plaintiff Defendant in the above-captioned (MARK ONE) custody, divorce, support, protection from abuse, paternity case. This (MARK ONE) is is NOT a new case. I have decided

 1 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : No. Plaintiff : vs. : ACTION IN DIVORCE : Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PREPARATION SHEET The Divorce Hearing Officer will request the following information at the Preliminary Conference. Parties, of Service: Proof of service filed: Other pleadings: Divorce Status. Plaintiff’s Consent filed: dated, for Divorce entered: Date of Bifurcation Order: Date of Divorce Decree: Assets/Discovery Requests: 1

 1 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : No. Plaintiff : vs. : ACTION IN DIVORCE : Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PREPARATION SHEET The Divorce Hearing Officer will request the following information at the Preliminary Conference. Parties, of Service: Proof of service filed: Other pleadings: Divorce Status. Plaintiff’s Consent filed: dated, for Divorce entered: Date of Bifurcation Order: Date of Divorce Decree: Assets/Discovery Requests: 1

of Civil Procedure can be found here. This office also reviews all divorce filings when a Praecipe to Transmit Record is filed with the Prothonotary asking that a Divorce Decree be granted

Instructions and Forms Divorce Forms (6) Confidential Information Form Confidential Document Form 3301(c)(1) Divorce Instructions and Forms 3301(d) Divorce Instructions and Forms Exceptions to The Divorce Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation Forms and Instructions In Forma Pauperis (IFP, - Video Training Request for Assignment to Divorce Hearing Officer or Judge Waiver of Formal Arraignment, of Divorce Hearing Officer Roster of Approved Parenting Coordinators for Dauphin County Court Certificate

MEET THE COMMISSIONERS Commissioners Mike Pries, Chad Saylor, George P. Hartwick III Directory TYPE OF FILING Custody Complaint $361.40 Divorce $337.00 Divorce w/ Custody $579.15 Divorce - 1 Additional Count $421.25 Divorce - 2 Additional Counts $505.75 Divorce - 3 Additional Counts $590.50 AOPC Custody Fee $9.50 Appointment of Master- Discovery Only $121.50 Appointment of Master- Pre Decree $196.50 Appointment of Master- Post Decree $121.50 Appeal

 1-1-22 1920.74(b) FORM-Order Appointing Hearing Officer and Scheduling Preliminary Conference. [CAPTION] ORDER AND NOW, this day of , 20 the Motion of Appointment of Hearing Officer is GRANTED and ____________________________ is appointed as Hearing Officer with respect to the following claims: Divorce Annulment Alimony Equitable Division of Marital Property Counsel Fees Costs and Expenses Other: ________________________ A Preliminary Conference is scheduled for both parties