§ Rule 1930.1 Form of Pleadings Form of Caption

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Rule 1930.1. Form of Pleadings. Form of Caption

    The form of the caption in all domestic relations matters shall be substantially as follows:
In the Court of Common Pleas of __________ County, Pennsylvania

    A. Litigant,                                                                                                       )

    Plaintiff )

    vs.                                                                                                                        )     No. of 19

    B. Litigant,                                                                                                            )

    Defendant                    )

    (Title of Pleading)

    Note: As domestic relations matters are no longer quasi-criminal, the phrase “Commonwealth ex rel.” shall not be used in the caption of any domestic relations matter.