Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1920.53.2

As amended through May 6, 2024
Rule 1920.53.2 - Preparation of Divorce Master's Report
(a) After completion of the hearing or hearings, the Divorce Master shall prepare a report and recommendation in accordance with either Pa.R.C.P. 1920.53 or 1920.54 as applicable. The Divorce Master shall make specific findings of fact. The papers shall be submitted in the following order from top to bottom:
(1) Decree Recommended
(2) Index
(3) Divorce Master's Report
(4) Copy of Docket Entries
(5) Consents and other relevant papers in chronological order according to filing date with the most current on top (including non-military affidavit where required).
(b) The report shall be filed no later than thirty (30) days following the date of the final hearing in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1931 unless a motion to extend time for decision to sixty (60) days has been granted by the assigned Judge.
(c) In the event the Divorce Master fails to file the report within the time frame set forth in (b) above, a statement shall be filed with the court setting forth the reason therefor.

Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1920.53.2

Amended effective 2/12/2018 ; amended effective 7/9/2019; amended effective 3/14/2020.