As amended through August1, 2022
Rule 1915.3 - COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION. COMPLAINT. ORDER(a) An original verified complaint, substantially in the form provided by Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.15(a), and two copies per party shall first be presented to the Custody Conciliation Office prior to being filed at the Prothonotary's Office.(b) The custody conciliation office will assign a time and date for the conciliation conference, and attach the order provided for in Pa. R.C.P. 1915.3(b) to the original and all copies. The moving party shall then file the original pleading with the Prothonotary, and serve the responding party or parties as provided in the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.(c) The custody office shall not reject any complaint for custody or modification of custody submitted for assignment of a conciliation time and date, except as provided for in subsection (d). It is the responsibility of a party objecting to jurisdiction, venue, service, standing or any other legal defect, to file and serve the proper responsive pleading, and to request a stay by the court, if appropriate, pursuant to Local Rule 1915.5.(d) Grandparents and all other third parties shall file according to the procedure set forth in Local Rule 1915.6 unless there is no open case involving the minor child or children.Amended effective 7/1/2020; amended effective 8/1/2022.