_______________________________________________________________________ IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE ENCLOSED RECOMMENDATIONS, YOU MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS OF THE DATE WRITTEN ON THE REPORT. IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE ACTION IN THAT TIME, THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE A FINAL ORDER OF COURT. _______________________________________________________________________ STAGE 1: RECOMMENDATION OF THE CONFERENCE OFFICER If you have had the first conference on the Petition or Complaint which was filed, you will find enclosed a Conference Officer's Recommendation. It will have numerous pages to it and will be signed by the Judge. The first page will be an "Order of Court" with the circle next to the word "Interim" marked with an "X". If you do not agree with the recommendation, you must request a hearing De Novo within twenty (20) days. The date you must file your request by is stated on the enclosed notice. You MUST have your request filed with the Court by the Twentieth (20th) day--it is NOT sufficient for you to mail it by this date! Requests for a hearing De Novo will not be accepted without the fee and the fee is not refundable if you withdraw your request for a hearing at a later date. STAGE 2: RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEARING OFFICER If you have had a conference and paid your $50.00 fee for a hearing De Novo and have had your hearing with the Hearing Officer, then you will find enclosed a typewritten report of several pages which is captioned "Report and Recommendation of Hearing Officer". If you do not agree with this recommendation, you must file "Exceptions" within twenty (20) days. The date you must file your request by is stated on the enclosed notice. You MUST have your request filed with the Court by the Twentieth (20th) day--it is NOT sufficient for you to mail it by the date! To file "Exceptions" you should fill out the enclosed form. You MUST also order a transcript from your hearing and pay the $50.00 required deposit to the Court Reporter before you can file your "Exceptions". The Docket Clerk will not accept your "Exceptions" for filing without proof you have paid the transcript deposit. You should read the instructions form for the "Exceptions" for other rules you must follow in order to file properly. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION _______________________________ PLAINTIFF v. ________________________________ DEFENDANT ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Docket Number: _________________ PACSES Number: ________________ DEMAND FOR DE NOVO HEARING AND NOW, this _________day of _____________________, 20_______, pursuant to Local Rule 1910.01, the party named below hereby demands a hearing de novo before the Hearing Officer from the ______________________________(date) Interim Order of the Conference Officer. __________________________________ Signature of Party Filing De Novo I am the: O Plaintiff O Defendant O Counsel for Plaintiff O Counsel for Defendant My address is (please PRINT all information) Name: Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Telephone: Attorney PA ID Number: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE FILING FEE OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OE-014 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com