A Pennsylvania Motion for a Protracted Custody Hearing is a legal motion filed in family court in the state of Pennsylvania. This motion is typically filed by one parent in order to obtain a more lengthy hearing to discuss custody issues that have not been resolved in the initial proceedings. This motion can be used to request a full evidentiary hearing regarding custody and visitation rights, or can be used to request a hearing on temporary or permanent custody matters. There are two types of Pennsylvania Motion for a Protracted Custody Hearing: a Motion for Contested Custody Hearing and a Motion for Uncontested Custody Hearing. A Motion for Contested Custody Hearing is used when there is a disagreement between the parents regarding custody and visitation rights. This motion can be used to request a full evidentiary hearing to determine a parenting plan and visitation schedule. A Motion for Uncontested Custody Hearing is used if both parents are in agreement regarding custody and visitation rights. This motion requests a hearing to formalize the agreement and to make sure that both parents are aware of their rights and responsibilities.