Complaint for Custody - this paperwork is solely for when there are no open custody cases in any other county or state regarding the subject minor child(ren) and a new case needs to be opened. The completed document is to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office with a $155.00 filing fee.

Petition for Modification - this paperwork is solely for the purpose of requesting changes be made to your current custody order. The completed document is to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office with a $44.00 filing fee.

Petition for Special Relief - this paperwork is solely for the purpose of requesting a temporary order of court to address an emergent situation. This petition will not provide immediate relief; you may contact CYF if necessary. The completed document is to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office with a $25.00 filing fee.

Petition for Contempt - this paperwork is solely for when an active custody order is not being followed. The completed form is to be filed in the Prothonotary with a $25.00 fee.

Agreement - this paperwork is solely for when all parties can agree on a custody schedule and no court intervention is needed. All agreements will need to be notarized and signed by all parties. The completed document is to be filed with the Blair County Custody Division; if this is an initial filing, there will be a $148.00 filing fee.

Petition to Intervene - this paperwork is solely for when a person wants to be included on an existing custody case. The completed document is to filed in the Prothonotary's Office with a $25.00 filing fee.

Continuance Request - this paperwork is solely for the purpose of requesting a hearing or conference be rescheduled; all parties must be notified of this action. The completed document is to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office at no charge.

Agreement to Withdraw: this paperwork is solely for the purpose of cancelling an action or closing a case. The completed document is to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office; if you are canceling an action, there is no fee, but if you are requesting to close a case, there is an $11.00 fee. 

Request for Evidentiary Hearing - this paperwork is solely for the purpose of requesting a pre-hearing be schedules once the parties have gone through mediation and an agreement could not be reached. The completed document is to be filed with the Blair County Custody Division at no charge.

Petition for Relocation - this paperwork is solely for the purpose of requesting to change the subject child(ren)'s residence after a custody order was put into place. The completed document is to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office at no charge. 

Change of Address Form - this paperwork is solely for the purpose of updating one's contact information before a custody order is put into place. The completed document is to be filed with the Blair County Custody Division at no charge.

In Forma Pauperis (IFP) - if your financial situation renders you unable to pay the fees associated with a custody action or filing this paperwork is solely for the purpose of requesting a fee waiver. If you are filing more than one petition, you must file a separate IFP for each filing. The completed document is to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office with the petition you are requesting the waiver for.