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The problem will be serving him if he is out of the country. service by alternative means could add more expense to the case. Why don't you call a... Read Answer
If he agrees to it, it can all be done by mailing documents to him for his signature and return. It is not a simple process and you should see an... Read Answer
There's a difference between giving the mother primary custody and relinquishing your parental rights. If you want the mother to have primary custody... Read Answer
Check with your county Legal Aid office. They may be able to help you. You can also go to the support office and request enforcement proceedings so... Read Answer
What's really important is how the house is titled and what money you used to buy it.
If the house is titled to you alone and you used non-marital... Read Answer
Common law marriage has been abolished in PA but can be grandfathered in. You would need to review all the facts with an attorney especially the... Read Answer
If you didn't sign the final papers, affidavits, waivers, praecipe, etc., it shouldn't. Call the court and ask-give them the docket number.
Sounds like you should discuss the details with an attorney. It sounds like a simple divorce as I have heard no mention of children, real estate,... Read Answer
If she started having the cohabitation after you were separated, it has no impact on anything. If she did it before you were separated, it could ... Read Answer
I don't have enough information about your case, but the county where the divorce settlement was entered is the county where it will be enforced. If... Read Answer
It is possible but you need to give a divorce attorney all of the facts-incomes, all marital assets, earning potential and a whole bunch of other... Read Answer
Usually not, it is all done by paperwork assuming it is all consented to.
Probably not, but it may be considered if she should owe child support.
A simple no-fault divorce complaint should suffice.
I cannot imagine any grounds on which you could sue. Pennsylvania does not recognize the tort of "alienation of affection." Even if it did, I don't... Read Answer
He probably cannot do that but you should consult with a lawyer and tell him all the facts. You may want to file a motion for exclusive possession.
You can file for a divorce under section 3301(d) of the divorce code--2 years' separation. You will likely have to ask the court for permission to... Read Answer
Anything gifted to you that you have not jointly titled is non-marital property in Pennsylvania. Your other assets, if they are joint, are subject to... Read Answer
I don't know whether she can take you back court for custody as I know absolutely nothing about your case. It is like me asking a total stranger on... Read Answer
No, she can only force you out through a PFA petition alleging abuse, or a motion for exclusive possession of the home. You should consult with a ... Read Answer
Tell him to go pound salt. It takes a court order for him to obtain your hair sample, which he will never get. You need some domestic violence ... Read Answer
Probably, until a court order says to the contrary.
You can try it. It will be a hassle and you may end up regretting it. The law is complicated and you don't know it.
Can you narrow it down as to county?
You may be the victim of a lazy government employee. Call the count's Prothonotary and ask to speak to a... Read Answer
You can claim your date of separation was 18 months ago. However, if your spouse contests that, the court will hold a hearing to determine the date... Read Answer