Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52FD-1915.4-5

As amended through January 1, 2018

Rule 52FD-1915.4-5 - Custody Conciliation - Post Hearing Procedure

A. SETTLED CASE: If, prior to or during the custody conciliation process, the parties are able to reach an agreement, the Conciliator or the parties may submit a stipulation, motion for adoption of stipulation, and a proposed order of court to the Prothonotary. The Prothonotary shall then transmit the file to the Court for disposition of the matter.

B. CONTESTED CASE: Within ten days of the conclusion of the hearing, when the case remains contested, the Conciliator shall prepare and file a Summary Report. This report shall also become a part of the Court record and upon being submitted to the Court shall also be served upon the parties by the Prothonotary.

(1) The Summary Report shall include inter alia, the following:

(a) A synopsis of the facts gathered by the Conciliator during the conference and the hearing.

(b) A recommendation by the Conciliator regarding custody of the subject child(ren).

(c) A recommendation for allocation of costs and expenses between the parties.

(d) The names of counsel for the parties.

(e) An estimate of the length of the hearing to be conducted by the Court.

(f) A copy of the information provided to the Conciliator as required by Local 1915.4-3 C.

(g) A proposed order for the adoption of the recommendation before the Court.

(2) Either party shall be permitted to present a petition with proposed order for a hearing de novo before the Court within fourteen (14) days of the date of filing of the Summary Report. The recommendation of the Conciliator shall remain in effect until further Order.

(a) If no request for a de novo hearing is presented within the time provided, upon motion of the Conciliator, the recommendation of the Conciliator regarding custody shall be adopted as an Order of this Court.

Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52FD-1915.4-5

Amended effective 1/1/2000.