Per. Cnty. Pa. 1915. 26

As amended through July 17, 2018
Rule 1915. 26 - Pre-Hearing Information

The Pre-Hearing Information required pursuant to Local Rule 1915.3-4 shall be in substantially the following form:

Pre-Hearing Information (to be submitted at the Conciliation Conference) Proposed Parenting Plan:

1. Names, addresses, ages and employment of parents and/or guardians (if different from Custody Complaint or Petition for Modification)
2. Names and ages of all children involved - state with whom living (if different from Custody Complaint or Petition for Modification)
3. Names and addresses of other parties involved (if any - Children and Youth, grandparents, foster parents, etc)
4. Has any party ever been referred to a Children and Youth Agency for alleged abuse or neglect for the subject children or any other children?
5. Has there been a Protection from Abuse Order entered against any party in the past twenty-four (24) months? If so, when?
6. Status of current Custody Orders or custody arrangements.
7. What schedule do you propose for consideration?
8. Addresses of children for past 5 years, state who had custody at each location (if different from Custody Complaint or Petition for Modification)
9. State who you believe should have legal custody (i.e. the right to make major decisions regarding the subject children.)
10. State what living arrangements you consider to be in the child (ren)'s best interests (i.e. where children should spend weekdays, weekends, holidays, vacations, where they should attend school.)
11. State any special needs your child/children may have.
12. State the kind of environment that you can provide (i.e. information about your home, neighborhood, school district, family and friend support, child care, work schedule, your availability.
13. What other issues are relevant to the resolution of this custody dispute?

Pre-Hearing Information:

1. List of Witnesses you intend to call:
a. fact witnesses.
b. Expert witnesses (attach copies of any reports currently available.)
2. Issues for resolution (e.g. suitability of physical environment, suitability of parent, unusual opportunities for enrichment, particular skills of a parent, transportation, issues related to other household members).
3. Estimated length of trial.
4. Any other reports to be used.

Per. Cnty. Pa. 1915. 26