§ Rule 1920.1 Definitions Conformity to Civil Action

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Rule 1920.1. Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action

    (a) As used in this chapter

    “action” means an action of divorce or an action for annulment of marriage which may include any other claim which may under the Divorce Code [FN1] be joined with the action of divorce or for annulment;

    “custody” includes partial custody and visitation;

    “divorce” means divorce from the bonds of matrimony;

    “marital property rights” means those rights created solely by Section 3501 of the Divorce Code; and

    “nonmarital property rights” means all property rights other than marital property rights.

    (b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the procedure in the action shall be in accordance with the rules relating to a civil action.

    Note: For other claims which may be joined, see Section 3104 of the Divorce Code, 23 P.S. § 3104.

    [FN1] 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 3101 et seq.