Get Pa Petition To Modify Custody 2018-2026

Filling out the Pennsylvania Petition To Modify Custody form is an important step if you wish to change an existing custody order. This guide will assist you in navigating each section of the form effectively.

Follow the steps to fill out the petition accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the PA Petition To Modify Custody form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Start by completing the Domestic Relations Information Sheet with all available information. This sheet is crucial as it provides the essential details for your case.
3. Fill out the Petition to Modify by entering your name and address as the petitioner. Indicate whether you are the plaintiff or defendant by circling the appropriate term.
4. Enter the name and address of the respondent, circling whether they are the plaintiff or defendant in the custody complaint.
5. If applicable, provide the date and terms of your last custody order. If this information is not available, you may skip this line.
6. Write a brief statement explaining why you wish to modify the order.
7. Describe the specific changes you are requesting to the order.
8. After completing the form, remember to date and sign the petition. Additionally, sign the verification, stating that the information provided is true.
9. Submit the completed petition along with the Domestic Relations Information Sheet. You may file it by mail or hand-deliver it to the Clerk of Court, ensuring to include the filing fee of $42.68.
10. If filing in person, payment can be made via money order or credit card, while mail submissions require payment by money order only, made out to 'OFFICE OF JUDICIAL RECORDS.' Remember to retain a copy for your records.
11. Once filed, the court will send you and the respondent a notice with a hearing date for your petition.

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