As amended through November 21, 2022
Rule 1920.51A - Administrative Fees For Divorce Matters(1) DIVORCE COMPLAINT: The plaintiff shall pay a $125.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary at the time the divorce complaint is filed.(2) MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER:(a) The party filing the Motion for Appointment of Hearing Officer shall pay a $75.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary if proceeding under Dauphin County Local 1920.43.(b) The filing party shall pay a $150.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary if proceeding under Dauphin County Local 1920.51 and a Hearing Officer has not been previously appointed.(c) The filing party shall pay a $75.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary if proceeding under Dauphin County Local 1920.51 and a Hearing Officer was previously appointed under Dauphin County Local 1920.43.Effective7/5/2017; amended effective 1/1/2022.