PRO  SE  CUSTODY  PACKET

Complaint

To file for custody

This is the first form you file to initiate a custody action; this packet includes rules and notice on service.

In Forma Pauperis

To Waive the Filing Fee

Your income MUST be below the federal poverty level and you MUST have some proof of income.

Modification

To Change an existing custody order

MUST GIVE THE OTHER PARTY AT LEAST 3 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE TAKING THIS TO COURT.

Contempt

The other party is not following the court order

MUST GIVE THE OTHER PARTY AT LEAST 3 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE TAKING THIS TO COURT.

Emergency Relief

Immediate temporary custody due to threat of physical harm or that the other parent will take the child out of Beaver County. 

MUST GIVE THE OTHER PARTY AT LEAST 24 HOURS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE TAKING THIS TO COURT & BRING THEIR PHONE NUMBER. If there is no existing Court Order, you must file a complaint at the same time.  If there is an existing order, you must file a Modification form at the same time. 

Special Relief

Any situation not covered by any other forms

If there is no existing Court Order, you must file a complaint at the same time. If there is an existing order, you must file a Modification form at the same time.   MUST GIVE THE OTHER PARTY AT LEAST 3 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE TAKING THIS TO COURT.

Petition to Intervene

To be used when there is already a custody case and a third party (such as grandparent or aunt) wishes to join

Be You MUST give 3 business days written notice to the other parties before taking this to court

Exceptions

To appeal the decision from the hearing at Allencrest

Be aware that this is “going to trial” and you really should hire an attorney.

Withdraw

To stop a custody action

This cancels the custody action. If you change your mind later, you will need to start the process completely over.

Continuance

To postpone a hearing

YOU MUST GIVE THE OTHER PARTY AT LEAST 3 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE TAKING THIS TO COURT.

Relocation

For the parent who has shared or primary custody and wants to move out of Beaver County

YOU MUST GIVE THE OTHER PARTY AT LEAST 3 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE TAKING THIS TO COURT.

Answer to Relocation

To stop the other parent from moving out of Beaver County

Intention to Present

Notice for the other party or their lawyer saying you are going to present a motion

YOU MUST GIVE THE OTHER PARTY AT LEAST 3 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE TAKING MOTIONS OR PETITIONS TO COURT. MUST BE DONE FOR ALL MOTIONS EXCEPT COMPLAINT AND EXCEPTIONS.

Proof of Service

Proving that you gave notice to the other party

Acceptance of Service

Showing that the other party accepted the notice

Notice to Incarcerated Persons

If the other parent is in jail