1. (a) Matters Governed by Pa.R.Civ.P. 1901 et seq.:

   1. (1) Divorce, Annulment, Dissolution of Marriage.

      1. (i) Equitable Distribution.
      2. (ii) Alimony/Alimony Pendente Lite.
      3. (iii) Counsel Fees, Costs, and Expenses.

   2. (2) Child Custody.

      1. (i) Legal Custody.
      2. (ii) Physical Custody.
      3. (iii) Partial Custody.

   3. (3) Support.

      1. (i) Child Support.
      2. (ii) Spousal Support.
      3. (iii) Modification and Enforcement.
   4. (4) Paternity.
   5. (5) Protection From Abuse.
   6. (6) Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation.
   7. (7) Mediation.

   8. (8) Arbitration.

      (b)—(d) Rescinded.

      Comment:

      Initially adopted as a pilot program within four judicial districts, this rule was amended in 2026 to rescind subdivisions (b)—(d) and conclude the pilot program.

      Historical Commentary

      The following commentary is historical in nature and represents statements of the Committee at the time of rulemaking:

      Explanatory Comment—2002

      This new rule is suspended in all judicial districts except the First (Philadelphia), Fifth (Allegheny County), Twenty-third (Berks County) and Forty-fifth (Lackawanna County) Judicial Districts until further order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Source

The provisions of this Rule 1931 adopted December 17, 2002, effective immediately in the First, Fifth, Twenty-third and Forty-fifth Judicial Districts, 33 Pa.B. 13; amended October 19, 2021, effective January 1, 2022, 51 Pa.B. 6764; amended August 4, 2026, effective immediately, 56 Pa.B. 5383. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (426214) to (426216).