Dauphin Cnty. C.P. Rule 1920.74(a) - FORM-Motion for Appointment of Hearing ...

1920.74(a) FORM-Motion for Appointment of Hearing Officer

_______________________________ : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Plaintiff: DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

:

v. : NO. ______ CV ______

:

_______________________________ : CIVIL ACTION

Defendant: IN DIVORCE

(ATTORNEY FOR MOVING PARTY)(SELF-REPRESENTED MOVING PARTY):

Name: _____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Phone: ______________ FAX: ______________ E-Mail: ___________________

(ATTORNEY FOR NON-MOVING PARTY) (SELF-REPRESENTED NON-MOVING

PARTY):

Name: ____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Phone: ______________ FAX: ______________ E-Mail: ___________________

MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER

1. Check one of the following boxes:

I file this motion in accordance with Dauphin County Local Rule 1920.51. I

request that all issues raised be decided by the Divorce Hearing Officer. I paid

the $150.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the Prothonotary.

The Divorce Hearing Officer was not previously appointed for pre-trial or

discovery matters.

I file this motion in accordance with Dauphin County Local Rule 1920.51. I

request that all remaining issues raised be decided by the Divorce Hearing

Officer. I paid the $75.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees required by the

Prothonotary. The Divorce Hearing Officer was previously appointed for pre-trial

or discovery matters.

I file this motion in accordance with Dauphin County Local Rule 1920.43 and

request that discovery, special relief matters, or other pre-trial or post-divorce

issues excluding Exceptions to Hearing Officer’s Report be decided by the

Divorce Hearing Officer. I paid the $75.00 administrative fee plus any filing fees

required by the Prothonotary.

2. ___________________________________, (circle one)

PLAINTIFF/DEFENDANT, moves the Court to appoint a Divorce Hearing Officer

with respect to the following claims:

Divorce Annulment Alimony

Equitable Division of Marital Property Counsel Fees

Costs and Expenses Other: ________________________

3. The plaintiff’s current mailing address is

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________.

4. The defendant’s current mailing address is

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________.

5. The non-moving party (circle one) (has)(has not) appeared in the action (circle

one) (personally) (by his/her attorney)

___________________________________, Esquire

6. The statutory ground(s) for divorce (is)(are):

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

7. Discovery (circle one) (is)(is not) complete.

8. If the Hearing Officer’s appointment is for resolution of a divorce, an

annulment, or ancillary claims, the parties have complied with Pa.R.C.P. Nos.

1920.31, 1920.33, and 1920.46, as applicable.

9. Check and compete the applicable paragraph(s):

(a) The action is not contested.

(b) An agreement has been reached with respect to the following

claims: ______________________________________________.

(c) The action is contested with respect to the following claims:

_______________________________________________.

10. The action (involves) (does not involve) complex issues of law or fact.

11. The hearing is expected to take _____________ (hours) (days).

12. Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:

______________________________________________________________.

13. I mailed a copy of this motion to all parties and/or their legal counsel at the

addresses listed above on ___________________, 20______.

Respectfully submitted:

___________________________ ________________________________

Date Signature