The procedures set forth in Rule 240 are incorporated herein, and shall govern proceedings by indigent parties in divorce and annulment.
Rule 1920.62.Proceedings by Indigent Parties.
Last amended April 19, 1995 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1920.62 incorporates the in forma pauperis procedure of Rule 240 to govern divorce and annulment proceedings by indigent parties.
Full Text of Rule 1920.62
Plain-English Summary
A person should not be barred from divorce by an inability to pay court costs. This rule incorporates Rule 240, the in forma pauperis procedure, to govern divorce and annulment proceedings by indigent parties — letting a qualifying party proceed without prepaying the usual fees and costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone get divorced if they cannot afford the fees?
Yes. Rule 1920.62 applies the in forma pauperis procedure of Rule 240 to indigent parties.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1920.62 amended April 19, 1995, effective July 1, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 1767. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (188380) to (188381).
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. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
Also known as: indigent divorcein forma pauperis divorcewaive divorce fees