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Petition For Contempt Of Custody Instruction Sheet

PETITION FOR CONTEMPT OF CUSTODY

INSTRUCTION SHEET

These instructions are meant to give you

general information and not legal advice.

USE THIS FORM IF THE OTHER PARTY VIOLATES AN EXISTING CUSTODY

ORDER. IF YOU ALSO WANT TO CHANGE THE CUSTODY ORDER, YOU MUST

FILE A PETITION TO MODIFY IN ADDITION TO A PETITION FOR CONTEMPT.

1. Fill in the Domestic Relations Information Sheet with as much information as you have.

2. Complete, date, and sign the Petition for Contempt. (detailed instructions attached)

3. There is no filing fee for petitions for contempt.

4. File the completed Petition for Contempt and Information Sheet by mailing or hand-

delivering them in person to:

Clerk of Court

1501 Arch Street – 11

Floor

Philadelphia, PA. 19102

5. Whether you file the complaint/petition by mail or hand-deliver it to the office of the

Clerk of Family Court, you must file the original AND two (2) copies. A copy machine is

available at the Clerk’s office at a cost of $.25 per page

PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT MAY HELP YOU FILL OUT THE PETITION:

§ 5322. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meaning given to

them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Child - An unemancipated individual under 18 years of age.

Physical custody - The actual physical possession and control of a child.

Sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association

February, 2015

Petition For Contempt Of Custody Instruction Sheet