At any time in the proceedings, the court, the court’s designee or the hearing officer, sua sponte or upon application of any party, may hold a status conference, in person or by any other means permitted by these rules, with the parties’ coun- sel, the parties and counsel, or self-represented parties in order to review the case status and expedite the litigation.
Rule 1930.7.Status Conference.
Adopted August 18, 2006 · Last amended October 19, 2021 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1930.7 lets the court, its designee, or a hearing officer hold a status conference at any time in a family case, on its own or a party's application.
Full Text of Rule 1930.7
Plain-English Summary
Family cases benefit from active management. This rule lets the court, its designee, or a hearing officer hold a status conference at any point in the proceedings — on its own motion or a party's application — to check on progress, narrow issues, and set next steps. The conference keeps the case moving toward resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a family-court status conference for?
To check on the case's progress, narrow issues, and set next steps; it may be held at any time.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 1930.7 adopted August 18, 2006, effective immediately, 36 Pa.B. 5571; amended October 19, 2021, effective January 1, 2022, 51 Pa.B. 6764. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (393974).
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: status conference family courtcase management familydomestic relations conference