I was served with a Divorce Petition that appears to contain defects. Is it still valid?

While some include it in the pleading, it is not necessary to include specific mention of the sections listed above. Only necessary that the...

Probably not what you want to hear, but the Parent paying support cannot direct how funds are being spent by the parent receiving them. However,...

What are the circumstances of filing a child support modification?

In Pennsylvania, a petition for Support Modification may be filed based upon a material and substantial change in circumstances.

IF a FINAL PFA is granted the court CAN impose Court Costs on the Defendant, or Court Costs plus a PFA surcharge, or they can Waive the Court Costs...

Can another parent postpone an emergency custody hearing and for up to how long?

If you want to eliminate any doubt about service, hire a professional (constable, private detective, process server, sheriff, etc) to serve her...

It seems you are confusing a 3301(c) divorce and a 3301(d) divorce. Moreover, if the action was initiated prior to December 2016, the waiting...

How do I change my name after a divorce ?

You simply need to go to the Prothonotary in the County which entered the Final Decree and complete a form called Election to Resume Prior Name,...

The Court may Order a number of things beyond the typical "impact program." Often a clinician who is a trained substance abuse specialist will be...

my divorce is final on Nov. 28th. Just to make sure I'm understanding this.

In Pennsylvania, you can file an Election to Resume Prior Name at any time after a Divorce Complaint has been filed. See Pa.C.S. Title 54 Section...

Is it likely my support will get raised? What's to keep her from not looking for new employment or doing this in the future?

A voluntary reduction in income by should not result in the Order being modified. They should be held to the prior earnings if loss of employment...