Pennsylvania Local Rule 16.2 (also known as the “Local Rule of Civil Procedure 16.2”) requires any party who files a civil action in Pennsylvania to file a “short statement of claim” with the court. This statement of claim must include a concise summary of the facts and legal issues involved in the case. The statement must also identify any possible defenses or counterclaims that may be raised by the other parties in the case. In addition, the statement must include a description of the relief requested by the party filing the action. There are two types of Pennsylvania Local Rule 16.2: (1) Rule 16.2(a), which applies to all civil actions, and (2) Rule 16.2(b), which applies to actions for divorce, equitable distribution, or actions involving the care, custody, or support of a minor child.