Part 1915 · Actions For Custody Of Minor Children

Rule 1915.25. Suspension of Acts of Assembly

Amended April 25, 2025 (current)

(a) Rescinded.

(b) 23 Pa.C.S. § 5334 . 23 Pa.C.S. § 5334 is suspended insofar as it (1) requires that a guardian ad litem be an attorney; (2) permits the guardian ad litem to represent both the best interests and legal interests of the child; (3) provides the guardian ad litem the right to examine, cross-examine, present witnesses, and present evidence on behalf of the child; and (4) prohibits the guardian ad litem from testifying.

(c) 23 Pa.C.S. § 6339 . 23 Pa.C.S. § 6339, which provides for the confidentiality of reports made pursuant to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § § 6301 et seq. , is suspended insofar as it is inconsistent with Pa.R.Civ.P. 1915.3-3 and 1915.3-4, which provide for the disclosure of such reports by the court to the parties.