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Rule 1920.12.A - Complaint

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 1920.12.A

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Rule 1920.12.A - Complaint
(a) The caption shall reflect the parties' true and correct legal names.
(b) In those actions that include a count for divorce under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3301(d), the affidavit required by 3301(d) shall not be filed sooner than the twenty-first (21st) day after the filing and service of the complaint.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 1920.12.A

Amended effective 6/13/2022.

Comment: It is the responsibility of the practitioner/litigant to assure correct names are listed in the Complaint in order to avoid issues arising when a party attempts to collect retirement, social security or other benefits.