Rule 1915.3(e) - Grandparents. Third Parties(i) A grandparent who wishes to pursue custody or partial custody should refer to the statutory provisions found in 23 Pa.C.S. 5311-5314 and should carefully review these provisions to ensure that he or she has standing to bring an action.(ii) The partial custody claims of grandparents or other third party shall not be scheduled for education, mediation or for a conference/hearing without an Order from a Family Division judge though regular or pro se motions. Grandparents/third parties who are not represented by an attorney may obtain assistance on how to prepare, serve, and file a motion if they meet financial eligibility requirements from the pro se volunteer attorney programAlle. Cnty. Pa. 1915.3(e)
Promulgated April 2, 1998, effective 5/25/1998; amended January 18, 2001, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin; amended effective 9/13/2022; amended effective 11/13/2023; amended effective 4/9/2024.