West. Cnty. Pa. 1915.3

As amended through March 25, 2024
Rule 1915.3 - Commencement Of Action, Complaint, Order
(a) All actions raising issues of custody, partial custody, or visitation of minor children shall be commenced by the filing of a verified complaint or petition and a separate scheduling order as set forth in W1915.15. Forms are available at the Westmoreland Pro Bono Office on the fourth floor of the Westmoreland County Courthouse or on-line at www.co.westmoreland.pa.us .
(b) The petitioner shall, at the time of filing, proceed to the Westmoreland County Family Court Administrator (Custody Office) for an assignment of a date and time for the custody conciliation conference. The custody conciliation conference shall be scheduled for a date and time not later than 45 days after filing of the complaint or count.
(c) The moving party shall file proof of service of the action with the Westmoreland County Prothonotary prior to the custody conciliation conference.

West. Cnty. Pa. 1915.3

Rescinded March 25, 2013; New Rule W1915.3 adopted March 25, 2013, effective 5/27/2013.