1. In addition to the information required by Pa.R.C.P. 1920.12, every Complaint in Divorce shall contain one of the following averments: a. Plaintiff avers that there are no children under the age of eighteen (18) years born of the marriage; orb. Plaintiff avers that there are children under the age of eighteen (18) years born of the marriage namely, to wit: (list names and dates of birth.)2. If there are children under the age of eighteen (18) years born of the marriage, the complaint shall include one of the following averments:a. Plaintiff has been advised of the requirement to attend the seminar "Education Program for Separated Parents;" orb. The parties have previously attended the "Education Program for Separated Parents" as evidenced by certificates of attendance contained in the official Court file to the following referenced case number (list case number.)3. In the event there are children under the age of eighteen (18) years of age born of the marriage, and there is no averment that the parties previously attended the "Education Program for Separated Parents," the divorce complaint shall have attached thereto, an order in substantially the following [order] form: | : | IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 41ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (INSERT) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. |
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, _________, the Court directs that within sixty (60) days after service, both parties shall register and attend the program by mailing the pre- printed "Education Program for Separated Parents" registration form, along with a registration fee of $45.00 to Education Program for Separated Parents, Penn State Justice and Safety Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, 305 Lubert Building, Innovation Park at Penn State, University Park, PA 16802 - 7009.
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Defendant
Court Administration
Amended effective 5/5/2005.