Northum. Cnty. Pa NCV-1915.13.1

As amended through April 1, 2021

Rule NCV-1915.13.1 - PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF. EX PARTE HEARING AND TEMPORARY ORDER

A. Where a party believes there is an immediate clear and present danger to the child(ren), or an emergency requiring immediate court action, that party may file a petition for special relief. The petition for special relief must be presented as a separate document headed "Petition for Special Relief." The petition shall conform to the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.15, as may be applicable, and must allege facts which clearly specify the clear and present danger to the welfare of the child(ren).

B. Upon filing the petition for special relief, the Custody Conference Officer or the court may conduct an immediate ex parte proceeding, which shall be held within two (2) business days of the presentation of the petition to the court;

C. After the ex parte proceeding, the Custody Conference Officer may forward to the court a summary report. The Court will review the Petition and Report and determine if ex parte relief is warranted, and schedule a hearing to be held within 10 days of the ex parte order.

D. Prior to the hearing before the Court, the petition for emergency custody relief and any temporary emergency order containing notice of the 10-day hearing shall be served on the opposing party by the petitioning party in the same manner as original process. In addition to service on the opposing party, the petitioner shall make reasonable efforts to provide a copy of the documents to an attorney whom the petitioning party reasonably believes may represent the interests of the other party.

Northum. Cnty. Pa NCV-1915.13.1