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Custody modifications do not always need to be litigated in the courtroom. In the event you are seeking a child custody modification, you have two options. You can come to a mutual agreement with the other parent outside of court ? or you can file a petition to have a judge determine the outcome of the matter.

Open a Case To open a child custody case, you must file your Complaint or Petition with the Clerk of the Court hearing your case. You must also pay a filing fee which can range between $57 to $300 depending on the court in which you are filing your lawsuit.

Petition for Modification of a Custody Order If parents mutually agree on a modification of custody orders, they can both sign and submit the new custody agreement. However, if parents do not agree on a modification, either party may file a motion with the court that granted the initial custody order.

How do I request a support order modification? Contact your local DRS to obtain a Petition for Modification. You may also log into the child support website at .childsupport.state.pa.us as a payee or payor and submit a Petition for Modification through E-Services.

Yes, in Pennsylvania, you generally have the right to appeal a family court decision to the superior court. The decision must be a ?final decision? and includes those related to divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and property division.

You can petition the court for a modification of the currently standing custody agreement. Sometimes, custody agreements can be handled through interactions outside of the courtroom. A new agreement can be drafted, both parties can agree to these terms, then submit the changes to the court.