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Unfortunately, Pennsylvania no longer acknowledges common law marriage, which would mean that you cannot seek any monetary compensation from him... Read Answer
No, you can go to mediation before filing for divorce.
If an agreement is reached at mediation, you still need a divorce decree signed by a judge.
There is no such thing as "legal separation" in Pennsylvania.
Mistress's paycheck will not matter--the court will compare his net to yours and give... Read Answer
Yes, you are still legally married and he, by definition, is a bigamist.
That being said, it is fairly easy to get a no-fault divorce based... Read Answer
I don't think the divorce will effect your rights if the suit was filed with your name as a spouse at the time.
You really need to sit down with a divorce lawyer. TODAY. With only 3 months of marriage, she will not get much in the division of property or ... Read Answer
If you were not married you have no alimony rights.
I would have to say no if no contact and no arrest.
Nobody can understand what this question means. I would suggest drafting a more detailed question or have someone help you with it.
You can register it at your local Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts.
On behalf of my client, I just filed and secured what I believe is the first same-sex divorce in Pennsylvania. One files just as if it were a... Read Answer
I really don't know, I have never used one. I personally think it is risky to do this yourself, unless you have no children, no house, no assets,... Read Answer
I know of no such law. You can get married as soon as you want after the court files the divorce decree.
If it is part of a court order, or your marriage settlement contract, yes.
You need to get a divorce lawyer and ask him or her this. Your husband can choose to do nothing for two years. If you and your husband are on the... Read Answer
You will have to amend the complaint to be a 3301(d) divorce and proceed under that statute if she is unwilling to sign.
If this is a serious question, obviously the answer is no.
I mean no disrespect, but you should ask your attorney. There are ways to get your retirement valued.
No, you do have a claim, however, to any value added during the marriage.
Yes, you can divorce her. The most tricky part is getting her served with the divorce complaint, but it can be done.
You need to ask the attorney who handled your divorce. A divorce should not have been granted with you on a mortgage that you didn't want to be on.... Read Answer
Until someone files a complaint and requests an order barring the transfer of marital property, either in the complaint or in a motion. Even then,... Read Answer
Ask your attorney but I think you would need to file a motion with the judge at ask this if the other side will not agree.
If you have been a legal resident of Pennsylvania six months or longer, you may file for divorce in Pennsylvania.
Yes, Pennsylvania does have grandparents' rights.
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.053..HTM
Check sections 5324 and 5325.