Wash. Cnty. Pa. 1910.19

As amended through June 1, 2022
Rule 1910.19 - Support. Modification. Termination. Guidelines As Substantial Change In Circumstances
(a) The petitioner shall file an original and three (3) copies of the petition with the Domestic Relations Section Docket Clerk.
(b) The Domestic Relations Section shall not accept for filing a petition which seeks any of the following without leave of court:
(1) To modify an order that is on appeal to the court pursuant to a recommended order; or,
(2) To modify an order which has been entered within the past six (6) months.
(c) The Domestic Relations Section shall provide notice of the refusal to the party seeking the modification.
(d) A party whose petition has been refused may present to the judge to whom the case is assigned a motion to permit the filing of the modification, on forms provided by the Domestic Relations Section. Notice of presentment of the motion must be given to the opposing party in accordance with the applicable local rules of civil procedure.
(e) If leave of court is granted to file the petition for modification, the date of the first attempted filing shall be used as the filing date.

Wash. Cnty. Pa. 1910.19

Amended effective 1/1/2022