These rules shall become effective July 1, 1980. They shall not affect any suit or action pending on that date, but the case may be proceeded with and concluded under the rules in existence when such suit or action was instituted notwithstand- ing their rescission by this order, unless, upon application granted, the court orders that the action proceed under the Divorce Code and these rules. [Next page is 1930-1.] CHAPTER 1930. RULES RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS MATTERS GENERALLY Rule 1930.1. Form of Caption. Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certi- fication. 1930.2. No Post-trial Practice. Motions for Reconsideration. 1930.3. Testimony by Electronic Means. 1930.4. Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters. 1930.5. Discovery in Domestic Relations Matters. 1930.6. Paternity Actions. Scope. Venue. Commencement of Action. 1930.7. Status Conference. 1930.8. Self-Represented Party. 1930.9. Family Court Forms. 1930.11. Signature. 1931. Family Court Rules.
Rule 1920.92.Effective Date. Pending Actions.
Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1920.92 sets the divorce rules' effective date and provides that they do not disturb actions already pending, which may proceed under the new rules.
Full Text of Rule 1920.92
Plain-English Summary
This transitional rule fixes when the divorce rules took effect — July 1, 1980 — and protects cases already in progress. Pending actions are not affected, but they may be carried forward under the new rules, easing the shift from the prior practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the current divorce rules take effect?
July 1, 1980; pending actions could proceed under them.
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: divorce rules effective datepending divorce actionsdivorce transition