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A percentage of the portion he earned while you were married, plus any increase to that portion after you separated. Be careful though, pensions are... Read Answer
Once the money is put in a joint account, it becomes a marital asset.
Because Pennsylvania is a no fault divorce state, the designation of plaintiff or defendant really has no bearing on the outcome of substantive... Read Answer
Only if she comingled the cash. In other words, if she kept the proceeds in an account that was only hers, no, you cannot.
If you're not sure, it probably was not finalized. You can call the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts in the county where you filed and they should be... Read Answer
If you have documentation, I would argue you are indeed entitled to the $30k plus 50% of the remaining equity in the house. This matter might have to... Read Answer
If you did this yourself there is no telling what will happen. If you did this through an attorney, and everything was done correctly, you should... Read Answer
Yes, if you are separating you should file for spousal support and alimony pendente lite.
It's hard to navigate the process alone. Many lawyers will charge between $500-$1,500 for an uncontested divorce. Our firm does it for $500.
Yes and no. If you put money in and took money out during the marriage, it's a marital account even if not jointly titled. That being said, I would... Read Answer
You cannot value your own business. I mean, you can certainly put a value on it, but it's only your opinion. The best thing for you to do would be to... Read Answer
If you have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 6 months, you can file for divorce. You will have to serve your spouse with the divorce papers. It's... Read Answer
Sure. As long as there is no dispute as to when separation was, which it sounds like there is not. Marital infidelity can be a factor in alimony ... Read Answer
If one of the parties lives in Pennsylvania, you can file there. If you have property in PA, it makes more sense to file there.
Send him a letter via certified mail, return receipt, informing him you will be contacting the PA Disciplinary Board if he continues to ignore your... Read Answer
The easiest way to get an answer is to go to your county Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts and ask. They will tell you the exact fees and what needs filed... Read Answer
If there's a written agreement, his lawyer should be holding your share in escrow. If it was a verbal agreement, it should still be binding. Your... Read Answer
You can just separate. If you have assets you need to distribute, you'll need to come to an agreement for distribution of property.
Attorneys need more information to answer this-especially in regard to how long you were married. Generally, if purchased before the marriage, it... Read Answer
Probably not a crime or grounds for a lawsuit.
You really need an attorney to look at the paperwork. The rights to the house should be addressed in a marriage settlement contract which it sounds... Read Answer
If you are both on the deed, you need her signature and yours to sell. However, even if you both sign, it is most likely you cannot sell without... Read Answer
Absolutely. The 2 years' separation is the key. He doesn't have to sign anything for you to be granted the divorce. The costs will vary, but most... Read Answer
Annulments are rare in Pennsylvania. You have to establish that, legally, a marriage did not exist in the first place. A simple no-fault divorce is... Read Answer
Either both or one of you needs to accept ownership and the balance of the mortgage in your divorce settlement negotiations.