The Pennsylvania Petition for Emergency Relief-Custody is a legal document that is used to request temporary custody of a child due to an emergency situation. This document is used when a parent, guardian, or third-party is seeking an emergency court order to take physical or legal custody of a child away from an existing custodial parent or guardian. The petition must be filed with the court in the county where the child resides. The Pennsylvania Petition for Emergency Relief-Custody can be used in two different types of situations: 1. Custody Petition for Emergency Relief: This type of petition is used when the existing custodial parent or guardian is not able to provide a safe and healthy environment for the child. It is also used when the existing custodial parent or guardian is absent from the home or has abandoned the child. 2. Custody Petition for Temporary Relief: This type of petition is used when the existing custodial parent or guardian is present in the home but is unable to provide a safe and healthy environment for the child. This petition is also used when the custodial parent or guardian is engaged in activities that are detrimental to the child's welfare. In both types of petitions, the petitioner must provide the court with detailed information about the child's current situation, the petitioner's relationship to the child, and the reasons why the petitioner believes the child is in need of emergency custody. The petitioner must also provide the court with evidence to support their emergency custody petition.