Philadelphia County: Petition for Expedited Relief - Custody

Form with instructions from the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia that may be used in custody proceedings taking place in Philadelphia courts. A Petition for Expedited Relief can be filed in situations that are not emergencies but when you are in need of immediate review by the court. Expedited Relief provides a quick decision on a small part of the case. You may want to file for Expedited Relief if you are being denied access to the child(ren); there is a time sensitive situation such as medical or educational needs; or the other party has changed the custody arrangement and you are not in agreement.