Rule 1920.31 - JOINDER OF RELATED ISSUES. CHILD SUPPORT. ALIMONY. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES. EXPENSES. MODIFICATION OF ALIMONY. MODIFICATION OF ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE(d)(1) A request for counsel fees, costs and expenses, or modification of alimony, shall be made by petition. The petition shall include: (i) petitioner's income and expense statement as prescribed by the rules of court;(ii) a copy of petitioner's most recent federal income tax return;(iii) a verification by the petitioner's employer of petitioner's wages for the past six (6) months;(iv) petitioner's inventory and appraisement of property as prescribed by the rules of court; and(v) a certification by counsel setting forth services rendered to date, including time expended and the services and time estimated to be rendered and the fee requested therefore, and a list of all expenses for which reimbursement is sought.(2) A Respondent's answer to the petition shall include information similar to that required of the petitioner together with a concise statement of respondent's position in regard to the amounts claimed by petitioner and reasons why an award should not be entered as requested.(3) After the petition is at issue, the petitioner or respondent shall move for the appointment of a Domestic Relations Master. The Master shall proceed as provided for in Pa.R.C.P. 1920.51 et seq. and these Rules.(e) All payments in response to an Order of Court for child support, alimony, or alimony pendente lite shall be made through the Domestic Relations Office unless otherwise ordered by the Court.(f) A petition for alimony pendente lite, and modification of alimony pendente shall be made through the Domestic Relations Office.Amended effective 3/1/2021; revised 2/23/2022; amended effective 2/1/2024.