Rule 1919 - Mandatory Seminar For Separated Families1. In all divorce and custody proceedings filed on or after December 1, 1994, and in such other cases as the court shall direct, where the interests of children under the age of 18 years are involved, within thirty (30) days of the date a custody, visitation or divorce claim is filed, the parties shall attend a four-hour seminar titled "Education Program for Separated Parents." If service of the complaint is not made within ten (10) days of filing, the plaintiff shall immediately notify the Court Administrator and shall thereafter provide the Court Administrator with proof of service within five (5) days of service.2. In all custody/visitation proceedings filed on or after December 1, 1994, each notice order and complaint shall include the additional information in accordance with Bradford County Civil 1915.153. In all divorce proceedings filed on or after December 1, 1994, where the parties have a child or children under the age of eighteen years, every complaint shall contain the additional information required by Bradford County Civil 1920.12. It shall also have attached thereto an order directing attendance at the seminar in the form set forth in 1920.12(3).4. The moving party shall serve the responding party with a copy of the court order directing attendance at the seminar at the time a divorce complaint is served. A program brochure/registration form shall also be provided by the moving party to the responding party at the time of service of the complaint.5. The affidavit of service shall include a statement that the opposing party was advised of the requirement to attend the Education Program for Separated Parents and was served with the registration form.6. Within seven (7) days after service, both parties are required to register for the program by mailing or personally presenting the pre-printed Education Program for Separated Parents registration form, along with a registration fee of $35.00 (check or money order) to the Court Administrator, Bradford County Courthouse, 301 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. A waiver or reduction of the attendance fee can be granted only by the Court Administrator in consultation with the court.7. Court approval is required for an extension of time to complete the seminar.8. Parents living outside of Bradford County may contact the Court Administrator for possible alternative program attendance.9. Upon completion of the seminar, each participant will receive a copy of a certificate verifying that they have attended the program. The original certificate will be placed in the official court file.10. Failure to register for and complete the program may result in a finding of contempt and the imposition of sanctions.Adopted 11/16/1994, Effective 12/1/1994, Amended 1/5/2005, Effective 3/1/2005, Amended 4/11/2011, Effective 6/20/2011.