Daup. Cnty. Pa. 1920.74(a)

As amended through November 21, 2022

Rule 1920.74(a) - Form-Motion For Appointment Of Hearing Officer

_______________________________ Plaintiff	:	IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
_______________________________ Plaintiff	:	IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v.	:	NO. ______ CV ______
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_______________________________ Defendant	:	CIVIL ACTION IN DIVORCE
_______________________________ Defendant	:	CIVIL ACTION IN DIVORCE

(ATTORNEY FOR MOVING PARTY)(SELF-REPRESENTED MOVING PARTY):

Name: _____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Phone: ______________ FAX: ______________ E-Mail: ___________________

(ATTORNEY FOR NON-MOVING PARTY) (SELF-REPRESENTED NON-MOVING PARTY):

Name: ____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Phone: ______________ FAX: ______________ E-Mail: ___________________

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER

1. Check one of the following boxes:

[] I file this motion in accordance with Dauphin County Local 1920.51. I request that all issues raised be decided by the Divorce Hearing Officer. I paid the $150.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary. The Divorce Hearing Officer was not previously appointed for pre-trial or discovery matters.

[] I file this motion in accordance with Dauphin County Local 1920.51. I request that all remaining issues raised be decided by the Divorce Hearing Officer. I paid the $75.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary. The Divorce Hearing Officer was previously appointed for pre-trial or discovery matters.

[] I file this motion in accordance with Dauphin County Local 1920.43 and request that discovery, special relief matters, or other pre-trial or post-divorce issues excluding Exceptions to Hearing Officer's Report be decided by the Divorce Hearing Officer. I paid the $75.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary.

2. ___________________________________, (circle one)

PLAINTIFF/DEFENDANT, moves the Court to appoint a Divorce Hearing Officer with respect to the following claims:

[] Divorce

[] Annulment

[] Alimony

[] Equitable Division of Marital Property

[] Counsel Fees

[] Costs and Expenses

[] Other: ________________________

3. The plaintiff's current mailing address is

______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________.

4. The defendant's current mailing address is

______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________.

5. The non-moving party (circle one) (has)(has not) appeared in the action (circle one) (personally) (by his/her attorney)

___________________________________, Esquire

6. The statutory ground(s) for divorce (is)(are):

7. Discovery (circle one) (is)(is not) complete.

8. If the Hearing Officer's appointment is for resolution of a divorce, an annulment, or ancillary claims, the parties have complied with Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 1920.31, 1920.33, and 1920.46, as applicable.

9. Check and compete the applicable paragraph(s):

(a)[] The action is not contested.

(b)[] An agreement has been reached with respect to the following claims: ______________________________________________.

(c)[] The action is contested with respect to the following claims:

10. The action (involves) (does not involve) complex issues of law or fact.

11. The hearing is expected to take _____________ (hours) (days).

12. Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:

13. I mailed a copy of this motion to all parties and/or their legal counsel at the addresses listed above on ___________________, 20______.

Respectfully submitted:

_____________________________

Date

_____________________________

Signature

Daup. Cnty. Pa. 1920.74(a)

Effective 7/5/2017; Amended effective 1/1/2022.