No attorney shall be required to file of record a warrant of attorney from a party in the action.
Rule 1920.5.Warrant of Attorney.
Adopted January 28, 1983 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1920.5 provides that no attorney in a divorce action need file a warrant of attorney from a party.
Full Text of Rule 1920.5
Plain-English Summary
This rule removes an old formality. An attorney representing a party in a divorce action is not required to file of record a warrant of attorney — a document authorizing the representation. Entering an appearance is enough, simplifying the paperwork of representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a divorce attorney have to file a warrant of attorney?
No. No warrant of attorney need be filed of record.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1920.5 adopted January 28, 1983, effective July 1, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 677.
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. This rule has not been amended since its adoption. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: warrant of attorney divorceno warrant of attorneydivorce representation