Sch. Cnty. Pa. 1910.19

As amended through February 1, 2024
Rule 1910.19 - SUPPORT ORDER MODIFICATION. REVIEW. TERMINATION
(a)
(1) A petition for modification or termination of an existing support order shall not request any relief other than modification or termination. The original and two (2) copies of the petition shall be filed with the Domestic Relations Section.
(2) Where the order which the petitioner seeks to modify was entered less than three (3) years prior to the filing of the petition, the petition shall specifically aver the reasons for the relief sought.
(3) Where a petition is filed pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 4352(a), the petition shall allege the date of the entry of the order of support which the petitioner seeks to have reviewed and shall not request any relief other than review of the previous order. No specific change of circumstance need be alleged.
(4) The Domestic Relations Officer shall promptly schedule a conference pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1910.12, and shall serve a copy of the petition upon the responding party or such party's attorney of record.
(5) No answer to such petitions need be filed.
(6) After review of the information and evidence, the Conference Officer or the Hearing Officer will recommend to the Court that the current order be modified, or that the petition be dismissed in the event there is not a significant change in circumstances. The recommendation may result in any appropriate increase, decrease, modification or rescission of the prior order, as well as modification of other terms as authorized by law.

Sch. Cnty. Pa. 1910.19

Amended effective 3/1/2021; revised 2/23/2022; amended effective 2/1/2024.