As amended through February 1, 2020
Rule 1920.51 - Hearing By The Court. Appointment Of Master. Notice Of Hearing(f) A Motion for Appointment of a Master as required by Pa. R.C.P. 1920.33 shall be filed with the Clerk of Judicial Records and a time-stamped copy sent to Family Court Administration.(1) Upon appointment, the master shall schedule an initial conference with counsel for the parties, or with self-represented parties.(2) At the initial conference, counsel and/or the parties shall supply the master with background information for the case, a list of remaining discovery needs, and suggestions as to an appropriate track for resolving the issues in the case.(3) Following the initial conference, if appropriate, the master shall prepare a recommended Order directing additional discovery, setting appropriate deadlines and scheduling the matter for further proceedings. Any party dissatisfied with all or any part of a recommended Order may file a written demand for review by the Court pursuant to the remedy and procedure set forth in the Order.