As amended through December 4, 2023
Rule 1915.27 - Nonappearance at Proceeding before Custody Conciliator(A) If a plaintiff/petitioner fails to appear, without proper cause shown, at the conciliation conference before the Custody Conciliator, and the Custody Conciliator is satisfied that proper notice of the order giving the date and time for the conciliation conference has been given to the plaintiff/petitioner, the Custody Conciliator shall recommend to the Court that an order be entered dismissing the complaint or petition to modify with respect to that party.(B) If a defendant/respondent or any party joined in the case fails to appear, without proper cause shown, at the conciliation conference before the Custody Conciliator, and the Custody Conciliator is satisfied that proper service of the order has been given to the defendant/respondent or the non-appearing party, it shall be presumed that said party has agreed to a conciliation in that party's absence, and the Custody Conciliator shall proceed and recommend an order to be entered by the Court.(C) If all parties fail to appear at a conciliation conference before the Custody Conciliator, and the Custody Conciliator is satisfied that proper service has been given to the parties, the Custody Conciliator shall recommend to the Court that an Order be entered dismissing the custody complaint or the petition to modify custody order.Adopted effective 12/4/2023.