Common use of Question 5 Clause in Contracts

Question 5. You should normally attach a copy of the prior custody order to your petition. However, the Public Access Policy of the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System, effective January 6, 2018, prohibits the filing of documents that include children’s full names or dates of birth. Custody Orders from before the effective date of the new policy may include this prohibited information. That means that if you attach a copy of a prior custody order that includes the name or date of birth of any child, you need to redact that information. If you have any questions or concerns about how to prepare a redacted copy of the custody order, it may be better just to file your petition without a copy of the previous custody order. The court should still have access to the original custody order and in light of the complications caused by the new policy, the court will probably excuse the omission. For more information about the Public Access Policy, visit: Page 2, Question 6 – State your reasons for seeking a modification of the current custody order. The court will mainly be interested in things that have changed since the current order was entered. Remember to use initials instead of names to refer to the child(ren). Please also remember that the public can access this document after you file it, so use your best judgment and discretion when providing sensitive details about your situation and your child(▇▇▇)’s situation.