Self Help Center
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Forms and Instructions
If the instructions in the packets below require a Confidential Information Form, Abuse Victim Addendum and/or a Confidential Document Form, you MUST print out these forms using the links below.
Continuance Forms(6)
Motion for Continuance in a Custody Proceeding Instructions and Forms
Motion for Continuance for Protection from Abuse Hearing Instructions and Forms
Motion for Continuance Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
Custody Forms(11)
Custody Complaint Instructions and Forms
Modification of Custody Order Instructions and Forms
Petition for Civil Contempt of an Existing Custody Order Instructions and Forms
Emergency Custody Instructions & Forms
Motion for Continuance in a Custody Proceeding Instructions and Forms
Petition to Waive All or a Portion of Parenting Coordinator Costs Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
Divorce Forms(6)
3301(c)(1) Divorce Instructions and Forms
3301(d) Divorce Instructions and Forms
Exceptions to The Divorce Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation Forms and Instructions
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
Final Protection Order Modification(1)
Defendant’s Petition to Modify a Final Protection Order Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
Guardianship Forms(6)
Petition for Guardianship Instructions and Forms
Petition for Temporary Guardianship without Custodial Parent Consent Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
Hearing de Novo Forms(4)
Demand for Hearing De Novo Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) Forms(5)
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
License and Registration Suspension Appeal Forms(4)
Driver's License or Registration Suspension Appeal Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
Name Change Forms(5)
Minor Name Change Petition Instructions and Forms
Adult Name Change Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and FormsRecord Marriage(4)
Petition to Record Marriage Instructions and Forms
In Forma Pauperis (IFP) for Civil, Family, Orphans’ Court Cases Instructions and Forms
Transcript Cost Waiver(3)
Petition to Waive Costs for All or a Portion of Transcript Costs Instructions and Forms
Other Information and Forms(26)
Entry of Appearance for Self Represented Parties in Family Law Cases
GTS Essentials - Video Training
Request for Assignment to Divorce Hearing Officer or Judge
Waiver of Formal Arraignment Form
Entry of Appearance for Self-Represented Parties in Civil Cases
Motion for Appointment of Divorce Hearing Officer
Roster of Approved Parenting Coordinators for Dauphin County Court
Pre-Trial Statement for Custody Trial
Request for Transcript Form FAQ
Sample Custody Proposed Parenting Plan
Newspapers of General Circulation in Dauphin County
Criminal Record Abuse History Verification
Relocation Instructions and Forms
Family Court Local Rules
Custody Local Rules(8)
205.2(a)-Physical Characteristics of Pleadings and Other Legal Papers
1915.4-2-Custody Conference Officers
1915.4-3-Non-Appearance at a Custody Conference Before A Custody Conference Office
1915.4-4-Pre-Trial Conferences and Trial
1915.5-Question of Jurisdiction
1915.11-1-Parenting Coordination
1915.12-Petition for Contempt of Custody Orders, Custody Agreement, Or Parenting Plan
1915.13-Petitions for Special Relief and Emergency Petitions for Custody
1915.15-Petition for Modification of a Custody Order
Rule 1915.30 - Mandatory Co-Parenting Video Viewing
Divorce Local Rules(8)
1920.1-Form of Divorce or Annulment Complaint
1920.2-Question of Jurisdiction or Venue
1920.51-Equitable Distribution, Divorce, Annulment, Alimony, Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses
1920.51A-Administrative Fees for Divorce Matters
Rule 1920.74(a) - FORM-Motion for Appointment of Hearing Officer
1920.74(b)-FORM-Order Appointing Hearing Officer and Scheduling Preliminary Conference
1920.77-Divorce Information Sheet
Other Family Court Local Rules(2)
1910.11-Domestic Relations Cases- Demand for Hearing de Novo Before the Court
1930.8-Self-Represented Party Entry of Appearance- Family Law Matters
Additional Resources