Pennsylvania Praecipe to Reinstate the Complaint
A Praecipe to Reinstate the Complaint is a form you use in Pennsylvania when you started a legal case (like a divorce) but didn’t serve the other person with the paperwork in time—and now you need to reactivate the case so it can move forward.
When you file a complaint, you’re supposed to officially deliver it (called “serving”) within 30 days. If that doesn’t happen, the case basically pauses. This form asks the court to bring the case back to life so you can try serving the papers again.
The form includes:
- Info about when the complaint was first filed
- Why the paperwork wasn’t served in time
- A request to the court to let you try again
Download Praecipe to Reinstate the Complaint in PDF Format
Praecipe to Reinstate the Complaint
Once you file the praecipe (with the original complaint or a copy), the case is reinstated. You can do this as many times as needed until service is successful, which keeps your case from being thrown out just because of a delay in serving the papers.
To complete your Praecipe to Reinstate the Complaint form online, simply follow these steps:
- Fill out a short “Eligibility Check” to confirm that your relocation request meets state requirements.
- Provide key details in a quick questionnaire so we can learn more about your case and prepare your customized forms.
- Submit your answers and receive your ready-to-file divorce documents in just a few days!
Divorce rules in Pennsylvania can be confusing, especially when it comes to all the paperwork you need. Our online service makes it easy. We will prepare all the forms for your uncontested divorce based on your answers to a quick online questionnaire. You’ll also get simple step-by-step instructions on how to file everything with the court. Just sign up today and get your personalized Pennsylvania divorce papers ready!