__________________, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF INDIANA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff, :
vs. : NO.___________C.D.______
__________________, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY
Defendant. :

AFFIDAVIT AND PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

          1. I am the ______________ in the above matter and because of my financial condition am unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding.

          2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay the costs of litigation.

          3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs is true and correct:

(a) Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Social Security Number: _______________________________
(b) Employment:

          If you are presently employed, state:
Employer: __________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Salary or wages per month: _____________________________
Type of work: _______________________________________
          If you are presently unemployed, state
Date of last employment: _______________________________
Salary or wages per month: _____________________________
Type of work: _______________________________________

(c) Other income within the past twelve months:

Business or profession: ________________________________
Other self-employment: ________________________________
Interest: ____________________________________________
Dividends: __________________________________________
Pension and annuities: _________________________________
Social security benefits: ________________________________
Support payments: ____________________________________
Disability payments: ___________________________________
Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits:
__________________________________________________
Workman's compensation: ______________________________
Public assistance: _____________________________________
Other: _____________________________________________

(d) Other contributions to household support:

Spouse's Name: ______________________________________
          If your spouse is employed, state _____________________
Employer: ___________________________________________
Salary or wages per month: ______________________________
Type of work: ________________________________________
Contributions from children: ______________________________
Contributions from parents: ______________________________
Other contributions: ____________________________________

(e) Property owned:

Cash: ______________________________________________
Checking account: ____________________________________
Savings account: ______________________________________
Certificates of Deposit: _________________________________
Real estate (including home): _____________________________
Motor vehicle: Make _________________, Year ____________,
                    Cost _____________, Amount Owed $__________
Stocks; bonds: _______________________________________
Other: ______________________________________________

(f) Debts and Obligations:

Mortgage: ___________________________________________
Rent: _______________________________________________
Loans: ______________________________________________
Other: ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

(g) Persons dependant upon you for support:

Spouses Name: ______________________________________________
Children, if any: ____________________________________
Name: _______________________ Age: _______
_______________________ _______
_______________________ _______

Other persons:
Name: ____________________________________________
Relationship: ____________________________________

          4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.

          5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

Date: _______________________
___________________________
Petitioner