pa-56-33-1152: Order amending Rule 1931 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure; No. 782 civil procedural rules docket

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Order Per Curiam And Now , this 4th day of August, 2026, upon the recommendation of the Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee, the proposal having been submitted without publication pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 103(a)(3) in the interests of justice and efficient administration: It is Ordered pursuant to Article V, Section 10 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania that Rule 1931 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure is amended in the attached form. This Order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103(b), and shall be effective immediately. Additions to the rule are shown in bold and are underlined. Deletions from the rule are shown in bold and brackets. Annex A TITLE 231. RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE PART I. GENERAL CHAPTER 1930. RULES RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS MATTERS GENERALLY Rule 1931. Family Court Rules. (a) [ Actions ] Matters Governed by [ These Rules ] 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 [ /Visitation ] . (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) Commencement of Action . (1) Unified Family Court Docketing . All actions under these...

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