Eri. Cnty. Pa. 1915.6

As amended through August1, 2022
Rule 1915.6 - JOINDER OF PARTIES

Grandparents and all other third parties seeking any type of custody of a minor child with an open custody docket before this court shall present a Motion to Intervene to the duty judge at Motion Court. Notice to all responding parties must be provided pursuant to Local Rule 440, and certificate of notice must be attached to the motion. If the motion raises contested issues, the duty judge may issue a Rule to Show Cause. The signed Rule to Show Cause Order shall be presented to Family Court Administration for assignment to a judge and scheduling of a date and time. Thereafter, the moving party shall file the original pleading with the Prothonotary and provide for service pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

Eri. Cnty. Pa. 1915.6

Amended effective 7/1/2020; amended effective 8/1/2022.