Philadelphia County: Petition for Reconsideration of Custody Order

Authored By: Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia - First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

Form Petition for Reconsideration of Custody Order with Instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. A Petition for Reconsideration may be filed within 30 days of the date of a custody order if you believe that an error was made or that something very important was not considered. In filing a Petition for Reconsideration you are asking the same judge who heard the case to review his/her decision. Your petition must state the reasons why you believe the Court should make a different decision.

Last Review and Update: Dec 17, 2025
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