Yes, in PA you must file for divorce. It is not automatic.

You have a few choices. You can try to "do-it-yourself" and save on attorney's fees. I get a lot of calls from those people. You can also hire...

Once you have certifed divorce decree in-hand, you can get married as soon as you have applied for a marriage license.

Why do some divorce court documents state the “parties have not prevously filed for divorce”?

In PA, you can only have one divorce case open at a time. Before continuing with divorce case 2, divorce case 1 must be discontinued or the court...

When the affidavit of separation for a 3301(d) divorce is filed, does a counter affidavit need to be filed with it?

The defendant only needs to file the counter-affidavit if opposing the divorce action, or if claiming economic relief. Otherise, it's not needed...

Filing out pracecipe to transmit record .for #5 date and manner or service do i use the date I mailed or date they signed for it

You would use the date that is was signed for.

Is a divorce decree valid if one of the parties did not sign the document?

It is possible that her attorney signed the divorce complaint for her, which is allowed. If so, and all other divorce paperwork is in order, the...

Can you file for divorce before the wife moves out of the house or do you have to live apart for 90 days to get a divorce?

You do NOT have to be living in separate residences to get a divorce in Pennsylvania. The law contemplates the fact that you may not have the...

My husband and I are getting a divorce would I be entitled to spousal support I don't work because of health issuse

Many factors will be taken into consideration when determining if you are entitled to spousal support. Generally, spousal support is awarded for...

For a no-fault divorce: If you've been separated more than 2 years, then the divorce decree will take about 6 weeks, including court and mailing...