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What Is Legal Separation in Pennsylvania?
The answer here is really easy: No. That's right, Pennsylvania does not recognize "legal separation"; however, it is, of course, not at all illegal, unlawful or criminal for you and your spouse to live at different addresses. So, it is quite legal in Pennsylvania to...
Name On Deed But Not On Mortgage During Foreclosures
When a client owns real estate (land, with or without a home or building on it), several interesting and very important and relatively complicated issues can arise when ones name is on the deed but not on the mortgage. And those issues must be discussed and resolved,...
How Old Does A Child Have To Be To Choose Which Parent To Live With
Over the years, I have had clients tell me that a child or children wants to live with one particular parent most of the time or all of the time and the next question is "How old does a child have to be to choose which parent to live with?" These folks "hear" that if...
How Long Does a Divorce Take in PA?
"How long does a divorce take in PA?" and "How much will it cost?" are the two most frequently asked questions I receive regarding Pennsylvania divorce. While at least one of my clients was divorced in just four (4) days, 2 to 4 weeks is not at all unusual. Let me...
How to Modify Child Support After a Pennsylvania Divorce
Quick Answer: How do you modify child support after a Pennsylvania divorce? After a Pennsylvania divorce - or before or during one for that matter - if circumstances change for either parent, such as an increase, decrease or loss or gain of income or the needs of a...
Divorcing an Undocumented Immigrant in Pennsylvania
Quick Answer: Can I divorce in Pennsylvania if my spouse is an undocumented immigrant? To end your marriage to an undocumented immigrant through a low-cost, simple, uncontested, no-fault divorce, your spouse still must be available and cooperative. You may qualify for...
Stimulus Money and Pennsylvania Divorce
Quick Answer: How should stimulus money handled during a Pennsylvania divorce? If you receive the stimulus check payable to you and your long-estranged spouse, you'll be faced with weighing your need for the money - such as feeding your kids - against the possible...
Divorcing While Incarcerated in PA
Quick Answer: How do you get a divorce while incarcerated in PA? An incarcerated spouse does not change the process of a low-cost, simple, uncontested, no-fault divorce. That signature is required no matter how long the separation, but if your spouse is cooperative,...
The Cost of a Pennsylvania Divorce
No one wants to pay too much for anything. Nonetheless, when we part with our money to receive something, we expect it to be a good value. We all hate it when we pay for anything and then find out that it was not worth what we spent. This could apply to a car, truck,...
Ignoring A Pennsylvania Divorce Complaint
Quick Answer: What happens if I ignore a Pennsylvania divorce complaint? If your spouse filed a low-cost, simple, uncontested, no-fault divorce, then you are on the same page and you simply need to follow the instructions you receive. But if you receive divorce papers...
