Rule 1920.51(f) CC - Divorce Master(1) Any party filing a complaint or counterclaim in an action of divorce (other than a one-count divorce) or for annulment of marriage shall file an original and one (1) copy of the pleading in the prothonotary's office. The Court will, on its own motion, appoint a master with respect to those matters contained in the action in those instances where the appointment of a master is permitted. The matter shall thereafter proceed in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.(2) [n addition to the filing fee assessed for the filing of a complaint, an administrative lee in the amount of $500.00 shall be paid to the Cambria County Prothonotary simultaneously with the filing of a divorce complaint or counterclaim which raises for the first time any issue other than a count for divorce under 3301(c) and/or (d) of the Divorce Code. If a claim is filed to preserve an issue and a party requests in writing that no hearing is needed then the counterclaim shall be accepted without payment of Master's Fees. The initial fee of $500.00 shall entitle the parties to a one (I) hour pre-hearing conference and a three (3) hour hearing. If any additional time is needed, an additional fee of $100.00 per hour will be assessed and paid by the parties in proportions to be determined by a master.(3) Upon a filing of a complaint or counterclaim for alimony pendente lite, either party may petition to defer or apportion fees assessed under Section (2) of this rule based on financial need.(4) The Court will select, appoint, and establish the duties of the standing master. The compensation of the standing masters shall be set by the Cambria County Salary Board.Camb. Cnty. Pa. 1920.51(f) CC