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Pennsylvania divorce - Child custody.
Joint (shared) or sole custody may be awarded based on the best interests of the child and upon a consideration of the following factors:
(1) which parent is more likely to encourage, permit, and allow frequent and continuing contact, in ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Child support.
Either or both parents may be ordered to provide child support according to their ability to pay. The factors for consideration set out by statute are:
(1) the net income of the parents; (2) the earning capacity of the parents; (3) the a ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - General Divorce Procedure.
The spouses may file for divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. If both spouses consent to the divorce, it will be handled in an expedited manner. In addition, separation agreements are expressly authorized. There are offic ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Grounds for Pennsylvania Divorce.
No-fault:
Pennsylvania recognizes no-fault grounds of Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage with spouses living separate and apart without cohabitation for 2 years, or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and signed and filed affida ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Legal Separation.
Pennsylvania recognizes that separation agreements are binding if the terms are reasonable. There is no residency requirement specified by statute. [Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Annotated; Title 23, Section 3301]. ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Mediation or Counseling.
If the Pennsylvania court determines that there is a reasonable prospect for reconciliation, it may order the spouses to seek counseling for a period of between 90 and 120 days. One of the spouses may request three counseling sessions.
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Pennsylvania divorce - Property distribution.
Pennsylvania is an "equitable distribution" state. Separate property that is:
(1) acquired prior to the marriage; (2) acquired in exchange for any separate property; (3) any gifts and inheritances; and (4) any property designat ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Residency Requirements.
In order to file a divorce in Pennsylvania, one spouse must have been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 6 months prior to filing. [Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Annotated; Title 23, Section 3104]. ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Rights to Maiden Name.
Either spouse may restore their former name upon written notice filed with the clerk of Court where the divorce was entered. ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Title of Divorce action.
Complaint for Divorce. ... More details |
Pennsylvania divorce - Where to file for divorce.
File your request in the county where the defendant resides; or where the defendant resides if plaintiff lives outside the state; or where the marriage home was, if plaintiff continuously resided in the same county; but only prior to 6 months after s ... More details |
Physical Custody.
Physical Custody gives one divorced parent primary control of the day to day activities regarding the child and is often awarded to the parent who has the child in their custody a majority of the time after divorce. ... More details |
Pleading.
In divorce case it's the initial formal written complaint or summons that is filed with the court and delivered to the divorcing spouse is the first pleading, and the response is the second. The response will either admit or deny the allegations made ... More details |
Protect legal rights of mediating spouses.
Because divorce involves legal questions, every divorcing spouse should know and understand his or her legal rights before agreeing to a settlement. One way for a mediating spouse to do know his or her rights is to work with a consulting divorce lawy ... More details |
Remarriage.
In most states, you can get married the day your divorce decree is made final if you want. In the few states that do set a time limit, the period is not very long, except in Oklahoma and Wisconsin where the parties must wait six months after a divorc ... More details |
Remarry after divorce.
In most states, you can get married the day your divorce decree is made final. In the few states that do set a time limit, the period is not very long, but you would have to check the laws in your state to determine whether or not there is any restri ... More details |
Remarry before the divorce proceeding is complete.
Normally, it's now permited, but some states allow judges to grant a "divisible divorce". This permits the judge to declare you legally divorced so that you can remarry, but keep the remainder of the case in court until the property and sup ... More details |
Residency requirements for filing for divorce.
The requirements for establishing residency vary from state to state. Someone who files for divorce must offer proof that he has resided there for the required length of time.
If one spouse meets the residency requirement of a state or ... More details |
Rhode Island divorce - Alimony maintenance spousal support.
Either spouse may be awarded alimony after a divorce or legal separation. In determining the amount of alimony, the following factors are to be considered:
(1) the extent to which either spouse is unable to support himself or herself ade ... More details |
Rhode Island divorce - Child custody.
Child custody is determined according to the best interests of the child. Reasonable visitation should be granted to the non-custodial parent, unless it would be harmful to the child. There are no factors for consideration set out by statute. There i ... More details |
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