Rule 1910.11(a) - Intake Conference, Hearing Conference, Guidelines(1) Upon commencement of an action (Pa.R.C.P. 1910.4 ), but prior to the conference referred to in Pa.R.C.P. 1910.11 (herein designated "hearing conference"), the Domestic Relations Officer or his designee shall provide for service of the complaint in conformance with Pa.R.C.P. 411, and shall conduct an intake conference. A notice in the following form shall be attached to the complaint. Form of Notice of Office Conference
Notice: To__________________(name of defendant)
You are directed to appear for an intake conference in the Domestic Relations Office at the Media Courthouse on the____day of______________20__at______o'clock__.M.
By:
Domestic Relations Officer
You have the right to a lawyer, who may attend the conference and represent you. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you may get legal help.
Lawyer's Reference Service
Front and Lemon Streets
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
(610) 566-6625
(2) At the intake conference, the Domestic Relations Officer shall obtain information from the parties with respect to family history, income, expenses, and other pertinent information, as may be necessary to reach an agreement between the parties, or to prepare for a hearing conference before the hearing officer. At the intake conference the Domestic Relations Officer will make use of the court-approved guidelines for assistance in determining an appropriate recommendation with respect to the amount of support. Copies of the guidelines materials are available at the Domestic Relations Office.(3) If no agreement is reached at the intake conference, or the defendant fails to appear, the Domestic Relations Officer shall schedule a hearing conference and serve the defendant pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440 with an order in form as required by Pa.R.C.P. 1910.2 6(b). At the hearing conference each party shall produce a completed guidelines worksheet.Del. Cnty. Pa. 1910.11(a)