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Chapter 1920: Actions of Divorce or for Annulment of Marriage

Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

All Sections Rules of Civil Procedure Overview ← Previous Chapter 1915: Actions for Custody of Minor Children Next → Chapter 1930: Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally

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Chapter 100: Rules of Construction Chapter 200: Business of Courts Chapter 400: Service of Original Process Chapter 1000: Actions Chapter 1300: Arbitration Chapter 1350: Forms Chapter 1400: Acts of Assembly Chapter 1480: Abolition of Special Actions Chapter 1500: Equitable Relief Chapter 1600: Action for Declaratory Judgments Chapter 1650: Actions in Mechanics’ Liens Chapter 1700: Class Actions Chapter 1800: [Rescinded] Chapter 1900: Actions Pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act Chapter 1910: Actions for Support Chapter 1915: Actions for Custody of Minor Children Chapter 1920: Actions of Divorce or for Annulment of Marriage Chapter 1930: Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally Chapter 1940: Voluntary Mediation in Custody Actions Chapter 1950: Actions Pursuant to the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act Chapter 1960: Family Law Arbitration Chapter 2000: Actions by Real Parties in Interest Chapter 2020: Minors as Parties Chapter 2050: Incapacitated Persons as Parties Chapter 2070: Individual Defendants Who Are Non-residents or Who Conceal Their Whereabouts Chapter 2100: The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions as Parties Chapter 2120: Partnerships as Parties Chapter 2150: Unincorporated Associations as Parties Chapter 2170: Corporations and Similar Entities as Parties Chapter 2200: Actions for Wrongful Death Chapter 2220: Joinder of Parties Chapter 2250: Joinder of Additional Defendants Chapter 2300: Interpleader by Defendants Chapter 2320: Intervention Chapter 2350: Substitution of Parties Chapter 2950: Confession of Judgment for Money Chapter 2970: Confession of Judgment for Possession of Real Property Chapter 2980: Statutory Action to Conform Confessed Judgment Chapter 3000: Judgments Chapter 4000: Depositions and Discovery
Rule 1920.1 Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action Rule 1920.2 Venue Rule 1920.3 Commencement of Action Rule 1920.4 Service Rule 1920.5 Warrant of Attorney Rule 1920.6 Multiple Actions. Priority. Stay Rule 1920.11 Pleadings Allowed Rule 1920.12 Complaint Rule 1920.13 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action. Alternative Pleading Rule 1920.14 Answer. Denial. Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code Rule 1920.15 Counterclaim. Subsequent Petition Rule 1920.16 Severance of Actions and Claims Rule 1920.17 Withdrawing Complaint and Discontinuing Divorce Action. Withdrawing Ancillary Claims Raised in Pleadings. Notice. Death of a Party Rule 1920.21 Bill of Particulars in Divorce or Annulment. Non Pros Rule 1920.22 Discovery [Rescinded] Rule 1920.31 Joinder of Related Claims. Ancillary Claims. Alimony. Counsel Fees. Costs and Expenses Rule 1920.32 Joinder of Related Claims. Custody. Hearing by Court Rule 1920.33 Joinder of Related Claims. Equitable Division. Enforcement Rule 1920.34 Joinder of Parties Rule 1920.41 No Default Judgment Rule 1920.42 Obtaining Divorce Decrees under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Affidavits and Counter-Affidavits. Requirements of the Affidavit of Consent. Ancillary Claims. Orders Approving Grounds for Divorce. Notice of Intention to File the Praecipe to Transmit Record. Praecipe to Transmit Record Rule 1920.43 Special Relief Rule 1920.44 Party Leaving Jurisdiction. Security Rule 1920.45 Counseling Rule 1920.46 Affidavit of Non-Military Service Rule 1920.51 Hearing by the Court. Appointment of Hearing Officer. Notice of Hearing Rule 1920.52 Hearing by the Court. Decision. No Post-trial Relief. Decree Rule 1920.53 Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report Rule 1920.54 Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Related Claims Rule 1920.55 [Rescinded] Rule 1920.55-1 Alternative Hearing Procedures for Matters Referred to a Hearing Officer Rule 1920.55-2 Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Exceptions. Final Decree Rule 1920.55-3 Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Hearing De Novo. Final Decree Rule 1920.56 [Rescinded] Rule 1920.61 Testimony Outside the County Rule 1920.62 Proceedings by Indigent Parties Rule 1920.71 Form of Notice Rule 1920.72 Form of Complaint. Affidavits under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Counter-Affidavits Rule 1920.73 Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record. Waiver of Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record. Praecipe to Transmit Record Rule 1920.74 Form of Motion for Appointment of Hearing Officer. Order Rule 1920.75 Form of Inventory Rule 1920.76 Form of Divorce Decree Rule 1920.91 Suspension of Acts of Assembly Rule 1920.92 Effective Date. Pending Actions