As amended through August1, 2022
Rule 1915.17 - RELOCATION(a) A party proposing to relocate with a minor child shall follow the procedures set forth at Pa.R.C.P. 1915.17.(b) If the non-relocating party has no objection to relocation and no objection to modification of the custody order consistent with the relocating party's proposal for revised custody schedule, the parties may obtain an order approving the proposal for revised custody schedule by presenting a Petition to Confirm Relocation with the agreed upon custody order before the duty judge at Motion Court.(c) If the non-relocating party files a counter-affidavit objecting to either the relocation or to modification of the order, any party may either:(1) obtain an expedited full hearing on the proposed relocation by presenting copies of the relocation notice, the counter-affidavit, the complaint for custody or petition for modification, whichever is applicable, and a request for hearing to Family Court Administration. or(2) may waive their right to an expedited hearing and participate in a custody conciliation conference by obtaining a time and date from the custody conciliation office in addition to following the filing requirements of Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.17. Thereafter, the moving party shall file the original pleading with the Prothonotary and provide for service pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.(d) If the non-relocating party was properly served notice of proposed relocation and has failed to timely object, the party proposing relocation, in addition to following the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.17(e), shall present a Petition to Confirm Relocation with a proposed order including the information set forth at 23 Pa.C.S. Sec 5337(c)(3) to the duty judge at Motion Court. Thereafter, the moving party shall file the original pleading with the Prothonotary and provide for service pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.Amended effective 7/1/2020; amended effective 8/1/2022.