Elk & Camp. Cnty. Pa. 1920.3

As amended through December 1, 2017

Rule 1920.3 - Divorce Commencement of Action

1. A complaint for divorce shall be filed with the appropriate county Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the 59^th Judicial District.

2. The officer to be named in the notice to defend from whom legal help can be obtained is:

a. For matters filed in Elk County:

Elk County Prothonotary

Elk County Courthouse

Main Street

Ridgway, PA 15853

(814) 776-5344

b. For matters filed in Cameron County:

Cameron County Prothonotary

Cameron County Courthouse

20 E. Fifth Street

Emporium, PA 15834

(814) 486-3349

3. The request for the entry of a decree in divorce which includes the approval or incorporation of a settlement agreement shall be denied unless the claims addressed in the settlement agreement, i.e., custody, support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, expenses and costs, and equitable distribution of property, have been raised of record in accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. 3104.

Elk & Camp. Cnty. Pa. 1920.3