Questions answered by Susan Joyce Pearlstein

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Should I stay with my friend till I find a apartment or is it better to go to a women's shelter? Can I loose my son?

Susan's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

This is a tricky situation and there's probably no 'perfect' solution. Whatever choice you make could have positive, or negative consequences. You...

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What can I expect if he divorces me over 5 year old affair when I make 7k and he makes 70k+ a year and we have 5 year old kid.

Susan's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

PA is a no-fault divorce state, so your affair won't matter as much as he would like it to. In PA we equitably (fairly) apportion marital assets...

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Since she does not support my kids or us in anyway, and our household & marriage is intact, is she able to file a custody suit?

Susan's answer | Answered on December 22, 2015

If you and your husband are in an intact marriage and agree that grandma should not see the children, then grandma is out of luck. You and your...

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What was she able to re-file for against my husband for the same situation?

Susan's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

Most cases, if they are dismissed with prejudice, cannot be re-filed. But child support is tricky because the filer - the mom- is not the person...

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I need to know how and what to do to fill for an annulment?

Susan's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

Most marriages in PA end in divorce, not annulment. There are very specific grounds you have to prove to have a marriage annulled. These grounds...

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DO I have to file for divorce to try and get visitation? Please help.

Susan's answer | Answered on December 09, 2015

I practice law in PA so things may be different in AZ. But, generally speaking, custody/visitation and divorce are separate issues. if you and...

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My husband is the non custodial parent for his daughter and based on his ex wife request we were served with a child support rev

Susan's answer | Answered on December 02, 2015

i agree that you should immediately consult with a Michigan attorney. usually, after a support determination is made, there is a time-frame where...

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Is it worth it for me to file bankruptcy?

Susan's answer | Answered on November 28, 2015

Every time someone asks me that question, I respond by gathering detailed information about their financial situation, including information about...

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In Allegheny county, PA can economic claims be filed AFTER the Praecipe to Transmit record in a 3301D has been filed?

Susan's answer | Answered on November 23, 2015

This is a tricky question. In general, your almost-ex is out of time and should not be allowed to file an economic claim. BUT: there are are...

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Custody eval

Susan's answer | Answered on November 22, 2015

There is usually no one 'make or break' piece of evidence in a custody trial. MMPI tests are one part of the overall custody evaluation, and the...

Susan Joyce Pearlstein's Answers (110)

Should I stay with my friend till I find a apartment or is it better to go to a women's shelter? Can I loose my son?

What can I expect if he divorces me over 5 year old affair when I make 7k and he makes 70k+ a year and we have 5 year old kid.

Since she does not support my kids or us in anyway, and our household & marriage is intact, is she able to file a custody suit?

What was she able to re-file for against my husband for the same situation?

I need to know how and what to do to fill for an annulment?

DO I have to file for divorce to try and get visitation? Please help.

My husband is the non custodial parent for his daughter and based on his ex wife request we were served with a child support rev

Is it worth it for me to file bankruptcy?

In Allegheny county, PA can economic claims be filed AFTER the Praecipe to Transmit record in a 3301D has been filed?

Custody eval