Rule 1920.46 - Representation Of Defendant In Military Service(a) In all actions in divorce, except 3301(c) claims, where the defendant is in the military service, the plaintiff shall, at the time of the filing of the complaint, petition the court to appoint an attorney to represent the defendant, setting forth in said petition the address of the defendant. A copy of the complaint must be furnished to the attorney thus appointed, who shall then send a copy to the defendant, 1 Conforms to amended State 1920.42(d)(1) effective January 1, 1996. together with a form of power of attorney authorizing the appointed counsel to appear for the defendant and to accept service of all papers.
Amended January 5, 1996, effective 2/26/1996.