Adm. Cnty. Pa. 15.5

As amended through August 12, 2024
Rule 15.5 - Adoption
A.Petition.
1. The caption for all pleadings and the docket entry regarding an adoption shall be in the name to be taken by the proposed adoptee. Where there was a prior relinquishment or termination proceeding known to the adopting parents, there shall be a reference thereto by number and year in the petition for adoption.
2. The petition shall contain the information required by Pa. O.C. 15.3(b).
B.Adult--Change of Name. An adult to be adopted who desires to assume the surname of adopting parent or parents shall advertise such desire in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 430(b)(1).
C.Intermediary. When a report is filed by an intermediary and the prior relinquishment or termination proceeding is not known to the adopting parents, the report of the intermediary shall refer to the prior relinquishment or termination proceeding by number and year. Where the prior relinquishment or termination proceeding is not referred to in the Adoption Petition or in the report of the intermediary, but is known to the clerk, the Clerk shall place a memorandum in the adoption packet showing the reference to the prior relinquishment or termination proceeding.

Adm. Cnty. Pa. 15.5