Family Matters
Family matters at the Common Pleas level are filed in the Prothonotary’s Office, Courthouse, Norristown. Hours of Operation. Fees associated with all filings - Fee Schedule
Instructional Packets include all required forms. All packets/forms are also available on the Prothonotary’s website under Forms.
DIVORCE
CUSTODY OR VISITATION
Resource Manual - Montgomery Bar Association Family Law Section - Custody Resource Manual
Instructional Packet – Complaint for Custody
Instructional Packet – Petition to Intervene in Custody
Instructional Packet – Petition to Modify Custody
Instructional Packet – Petition for Contempt of Custody
Instructional Packet – Notice of Proposed Relocation
Instructional Packet – Parental Conduct Standards
Blank Form – Custody Modification Order
Blank Form – Custody Order (PDF)
Blank Form – Custody Order (Word)
Blank Form – Praecipe and Application to Relist Form 12.4.18
PARENTING COORDINATION
Parenting Coordinators
Parenting Coordination Internal Operating Procedures
Parenting Coordination Application Affidavit
Summary and Recommendation of the Parenting Coordinator
The following video includes instructions on filing a Custody Complaint at the Montgomery County Courthouse:
Video provided by the Montgomery County Bar Association.
Tips and Tools for Better Co-Parenting
Protection from Abuse
You must appear in person any day Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This allows you ample time to see the Judge. To qualify for a protection from abuse order, there must be either a family relationship or an intimate relationship with the person you want to file for protection from.
The following is an informative video about the steps involved in obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order at the Montgomery County Courthouse:
WCMC PFA from WCMC Videos on Vimeo.
After hours, call 610-275-1222 and ask for the Magisterial District Judge who is on call.
Exceptions to Masters Recommendation
Instructional Packet - Support Exceptions Instruction Packet
Instructional Packet -- Exceptions to Master Recommendation of Equitable Distribution Master