Leh. Cnty. Pa. 1915.13

As amended through February 1, 2020
Rule 1915.13 - Special Relief
(a) A petition for special relief requires the simultaneous filing of either 1) a complaint for custody when the petition seeks to establish custody or 2) a petition for modification when the petition seeks to change an existing custody order. The complaint or petition for modification shall be scheduled in the normal course of operations.
(b) A party seeking special relief may present a petition to Family Court Administration for scheduling or present a petition pursuant to Lehigh County Rules of Civil Procedure.
(c) The party seeking relief shall serve the filed petition and file proof of service prior to the hearing in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
(d) Relief granted without notice of hearing to the opposing party or parties shall be an interim order. The court shall direct the scheduling of a hearing after notice is provided to the opposing party.

Leh. Cnty. Pa. 1915.13

Effective 7/27/2015