Rule 1915.3(e) - Grandparents. Third Partiesi. A grandparent who wishes to pursue custody or partial custody should refer to the statutory provisions found in 23 Pa.C.S. § 5311, 5312, 5313 and 5314, and should carefully review these provisions to insure that he or she has standing to bring an action.ii. The partial custody claims of grandparents or other third parties shall not be scheduled for education, mediation or for a conference/hearing without an Order from a Family Division judge through regular or pro se motions. Grandparents/third parties who are not represented by an attorney may obtain assistance on how to prepare, serve and file a motion if they meet financial eligibility requirements from the pro se volunteer attorney program. Alle. Cnty. Pa. 1915.3(e)
Promulgated April 2, 1998, effective 5/25/1998; rescinded January 18, 2001, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.