Custody Complaint Packet

This CUSTODY COMPLAINT PACKET contains the following forms: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORM. Used to provide sensitive personal information confidentially, which must be filed alongside the custody complaint. INTAKE FORM. Completed to identify the parties involved, designating the filer as the Plaintiff and the other party as the Defendant. COVER SHEET. Used to summarize the parties’ names and addresses and state the legal basis of the case as “custody.” ORDER OF COURT FOR CONFERENCE/HEARING. A court-issued form that schedules the custody conference or hearing, with the court completing the details. COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY. The main document to initiate a custody case when no current custody order exists; it outlines the request for custody and related details. CRIMINAL RECORD/ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION. Filed by the person bringing the complaint to disclose any criminal or abuse history of themselves or household members. NOTICE OF PROPOSED RELOCATION. Required if a party plans to move with the child in a way that significantly affects custody rights, ensuring legal compliance before relocation. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF COSTS. Filed by those unable to afford court fees to request a waiver of the initial filing and related costs. PENNSYLVANIA RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1930.4 - SERVICE OF ORIGINAL PROCESS. A guideline explaining the proper legal procedure to serve custody papers on the other party. SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY ENTRY OF APPEARANCE. Completed by individuals choosing to represent themselves in the custody case without an attorney. DISCLAIMER. A notice clarifying that court staff cannot provide legal advice and that the packet is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. www.FormsWorkflow.com