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Is there such a thing as no- fault And fault Divorce in PA
Asked on Dec 29th, 2015 on Family Law - Pennsylvania
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i have a permanent PFA against my estranged Husband, plus he got 5yrs probation.After the Court proceedings were over,I left 'the W/C Building and someone came up to me and said my Husband is Suing me for a 90 day No- fault Divorce. He is residing at a Half way House at The VA in Coatesville & getting a lot paid by Medicaid. He has filed 4 both of us irretrievably broken Marriage. What are my rights? Can I apply for a Fault Divorce as he' was charged W/ simple Assault Simple Assault & Terroristic Threats. I can't even see my Counselor or my Psychiatrist. My Health Insurance has gone up $50 a month so now it's $600 and I can't afford to see anyone. He's caused me to have PTSD. Severe Depression /anxiety/ Insomnia and I'm barely functioning .Im so overwhelmed
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There are still fault divorces in Pennsylvania, for things such as adultery, cruel and barbarous treatment, and indignities among others. If he has filed for a no-fault, you can raise claims such as alimony, etc. You do not have to file for an entirely new divorce.
Answered on Dec 29th, 2015 at 2:54 PM