Get Filing For Custody In Clearfield County Pa

Navigating the process of filing for custody can be daunting. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Filing For Custody In Clearfield County Pa online, ensuring clarity and support for users with various levels of experience.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the filing form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the petition form and open it in your preferred format.
2. In the petition's heading, correctly enter the names of the plaintiff and defendant as stated in the custody complaint, along with the docket number assigned by the Prothonotary.
3. On line 3, specify your relationship to the child or children involved, followed by their names and dates of birth.
4. On line 4, indicate the relationship of the other party to the children.
5. On line 5, circle A if there is no existing custody order; circle B if there is one, and provide the date of that order along with its details.
6. On line 6, indicate whether you are filing another complaint with this petition by circling the appropriate option and providing the date and hearing details of any pending petitions.
7. As the petitioner, complete your name and address in section two, specifying if you are the plaintiff or defendant.
8. In section 7, provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for filing the emergency custody petition.
9. Fill out the top part of the scheduling order with the necessary names and docket number, and choose whether a hearing or conference is required.
10. Attach a copy of the original custody complaint to the emergency custody petition.
11. Submit the fully completed petition in person to the Office of the Prothonotary, along with two copies for processing.
12. Upon receiving the judge's order, ensure immediate service of the certified copies of all documents to the other party, either in person or by certified mail.
13. Finalize your submission by filing the Certificate of Service with the Prothonotary, attaching the appropriate proof of delivery.

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