Rule 1931 Family Court Rules
Chapter 1930: Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally
Rule Text
(a) Matters Governed by Pa.R.Civ.P. 1901 et seq.:
(1) Divorce, Annulment, Dissolution of Marriage.
(i) Equitable Distribution.
(ii) Alimony/Alimony Pendente Lite.
(iii) Counsel Fees, Costs, and Expenses.
(2) Child Custody.
(i) Legal Custody.
(ii) Physical Custody.
(iii) Partial Custody.
(3) Support.
(i) Child Support.
(ii) Spousal Support.
(iii) Modification and Enforcement.
(4) Paternity.
(5) Protection From Abuse.
(6) Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation.
(7) Mediation.
(8) Arbitration.
(b)—(d) Rescinded.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 1931 adopted December 17, 2002, effective immediately in the First, Fifth, Twenty-third and Forty-fifth Judicial Districts, 33 Pa.B. 13; amended October 19, 2021, effective January 1, 2022, 51 Pa.B. 6764; amended August 4, 2026, effective immediately, 56 Pa.B. 5383. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (393976) to (393977).