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You would need to ask someone who knows all the details of your case, like your attorney. It is possible if she has a sizable asset which is ... Read Answer
If it's that straightforward and no property for the attorney to deal with and no custody, typically between $500-$1,500, depending on the attorney.... Read Answer
Was there a written fee agreement? There should have been detailing whether the money was non-refundable or not.
You may have to sue the attorney at... Read Answer
These are terms that you should discuss with your attorney and I advise they be included in the marriage settlement agreement.
It is not recommended, it is in the Rules of Civil Procedure. I cannot recall off the top of my head, but it is after you have filed all the other... Read Answer
You really need an attorney. If you were awarded half of a 401k in a marriage settlement agreement or in a court order, that is fine, but there is... Read Answer
Normally, this isn't allowed while married, unless there is an order of court. If you go to a support hearing and the husband agrees to it and ... Read Answer
You have to file then make a motion with the court for service by publication. Once the court grants that, you will have to follow the publication... Read Answer
Assuming you are married, you can date as long as you are separated. I think the fact that you have moved out counts as separated.
There was some old law on this, called the Heart-Balm Act, which basically said that if the ring was given in anticipation of marriage, the woman... Read Answer
As long as there is no mortgage, either or you can take your name off the deed by having a new deed prepared which both of you sign as grantors, to... Read Answer
One of you has to file a complaint and all of the subsequent paperwork. It is not automatic.
Probably. Marital misconduct is one of the factors in the Alimony statute, but I don't believe it is a factor in the Equitable Distribution... Read Answer
In a divorce proceeding, one party can ask the court for attorneys fees and costs, and will get them, if there is enough disparity in income.
I filed and obtained probably the first same-sex divorce in PA for a couple. You file like you would for any divorce.
You need to go to court and file for support. As for the car, you could file a police report however the police will unlikely want to be involved... Read Answer
Send him a letter telling him he is terminated effective immediately and to send you a final billing statement.
You would have to amend that original complaint to a 3301(d) complaint--separated for more than 2 years--and proceed accordingly. Follow, carefully,... Read Answer
No one can answer this without knowing more about the circumstance of him signing this-i.e., was he competent, etc. and the significance of the... Read Answer
PA is a no fault divorce state so she needs no reason to file nor is infidelity a cause for divorce. If she was unfaithful at any point from the... Read Answer
I would review all the details-the type of assets, the dollar amount, etc. with an attorney to see if you can get a better deal.
It may be possible to obtain an annulment, but often times there is no difference or additional benefit to doing so as compared to just getting a... Read Answer
There is no way to file for a divorce that is completely free, as you will need to pay filing fees with the Court to initiate the action. This cost... Read Answer