Custody

Filing Instructions

All pleadings are to be filed in:
Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts Office
Venango County Courthouse
1st Floor
1168 Liberty Street
P.O. Box 831
Franklin, PA 76323
Phone: 814-432-9578

Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Except legal holidays

Fees

Fees are subject to change. The current fee for a complaint is $147.

Number of Copies

For each pleading, please provide an original and copy for service.

Local Rules

Anticipated effective date: September 9, 2014

• Commencement of Action Complaint Order (PDF)
  Venango County Local Rule 1915.3
• Custody Appointment of Attorney for Child (PDF)
  Venango County Local Rule 1915.11
• Custody Seminar (PDF)
  Venango County Local Rule 1915.3A
• Procedure in All Custody Cases Conciliation Mediation Pre-Trial Conference (PDF)
  Venango County Local Rule 1915.4A
• Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters (PDF)
  Venango County Local Rule 1930.4

Local Forms

• Notice of Incarcerated Parties
  See Rule 1930.4 (PDF)
• Order appointing custody conciliator
  See Rule 1915.3 (PDF)