How does community property work in divorce cases

PA is not a community property state. If wife's business was started when you were married, then if the business has a value (which can be...

He can try to obtain a subpoena and it might be granted, but even if he obtains the text messages they will not necessarily prove adultery unless...

Going through a divorce and soon to be Ex. has taken the kids to a therapist who betrayed their trust. Can I sue therapist?

Violation of privacy laws is not a divorce issue.

Emotionally abusive husband takes thousands out of account without consent from wife, is there something that can be done?

Why would his name be on her inheritance check? She needs to file for divorce and file a petition for special relief regarding the money - that he...

Can my mother, the grandmother of my son take me to court because I refuse to have her in our lives?

If you and the mother of your son are still together in an intact home, then if the two of you do not want your mother in your son's life you have...

I would like to apply for Alimony Pendente Lite in court, how do I go about this without an attorney?

In Cumberland County if your husband has filed for divorce you would need to file a Petition for Related Claims in which you should include counts...

Parents and stepparents have different rights and obligations under various statutes. A stepparent is definitely not the same as a parent. with...

My husband has wiped out our joint bank accounts. what can I do?

You should quickly file a complaint in divorce together with a special relief petition requesting a freeze on all accounts and that he provide an...

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No one can give you odds on a court case, especially without having any idea what he is going to present on his own behalf. A hearing can last...

How large does an inheritance have to be to make a difference in a divorce settlement in pa

It depends on the other factors that are to be considered in equitable distribution. 23 Pa.C.S.A 3502 lists the factors. It also depends on the...