Rule 1920.93 CC - Pre-Hearing Conferences And Pre-Hearing Statements(a) The order scheduling a pre-hearing conference shall require the parties and their attorneys to meet one-half hour prior to the conference starting time. The parties shall attempt a good faith resolution of the action during the meeting.(b) If an action is not resolved at a pre-hearing conference, the hearing officer/master shall: (1) Estimate the total amount of time needed for hearing;(2) Determine the amount of additional fee to be paid; and(3) Submit a proposed order to the Court regarding payment of the estimated additional fee.(4) All additional fees must be paid in full no later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled hearing. (i) Nonpayment by the moving party may result in the Court's continuance of the scheduled hearing and rescheduling of the hearing only upon payment of said fees.(ii) Nonpayment by the nonmoving party may not preclude the Court form directing the prothonotary from scheduling the hearing or issuing a Rule to Show Cause as to why the nonmoving party should not be subject to a default judgment for nonpayment.(iii)All actions requiring additional fees shall be reviewed by the judge assigned to the Domestic Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas to determine whether to delay the matter for nonpayment.(c) Upon motion of either party or if appointment is recommended by a standing master, the Court may appoint a special master in a divorce action. A proposed order should be submitted to the Court for the appointment of a special master. The total Master's Fees shall be decided on a case-by-case basis.(d) A pre-hearing statement must be filed by each party in divorce cases involving equitable distribution where a hearing has been scheduled. The original pre-hearing statement shall be filed with the prothonotary at least thirty (30) days prior to hearing. Each party shall serve copies of the pre-hearing statement on the master and opposing counsel, or on the unrepresented adverse party, by first class mail on the same day as tiling. The pre-hearing statement shall contain at least the following (in addition to any other requirements established by the master): (1) Narrative statement of the pertinent facts;(2) Description of the property in controversy, including valuations of the date of separation and as of the date of the hearing;(3) List of witnesses, including name, address and telephone number;(4) identification of all reports;(5) Proposed schedule of distribution;(6) List of exhibits; and(7) Copies of federal and state income tax returns complete with all schedules and attachments for the preceding three (3) tax years; and certificate of service indicating service on the same day of filing.Camb. Cnty. Pa. 1920.93 CC