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Married 12 years, separated last 5 years. Equitable distribution affect if she has paid most payments for last 5 yrs?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on April 19, 2011

Typically, the person living in the house pays the mortgage and the fact that they pay the mortgage is canceled out by the fact that they owe fair...

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Regarding a 401k cashout--My husband had me sign a document that also needed a notary to complete.

Jeanné's answer | Answered on March 20, 2011

Were you still together or were you separated when you signed the document? If you were still together and it was a while ago, you most likely...

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I was only married 3 years, but from what I keep being told I could lose up to 30% of my pension. How so?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on March 01, 2011

The marital portion of the pension is determined by figuring our what percentage of your pension was earned during the marriage. For example, if...

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What documents are needed to give to a lawyer to file for a divorce?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

Preferably, you will need information showing your income and your spouse's income, documentation showing the value of your house (current...

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Does it matter in a marriage who paid the mortgage?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on February 27, 2011

Contribution towards the marital estate can be argued, but generally it does not have a big impact on distribution. However, if you made mortgage...

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Is a notarized child visitation document that we wrote and agreed to leagele binding?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on February 25, 2011

Legally binding agreements are those which can be enforced in court and only an agreement which has been incorporated into a court order can be...

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Mom in jail- can I go get my son?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on February 21, 2011

You will need to consult an attorney in Ohio to file a complaint for physical custody of your son. In Pennsylvania, a grandparent may have the...

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I need legal advice and hope someone can help me, can you direct me?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on February 14, 2011

If you are unhappy with how your attorney is handling your case, you may want to obtain new counsel. If your divorce is pending in Dauphin County,...

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Husband walked out on family and the mortgage is in his name. He said he didn't want to uproot the children so we are in the

Jeanné's answer | Answered on February 14, 2011

Typically, if you are residing in the marital home you pay the mortgage. Generally, if the monthly mortgage payment is greater than 25% of your...

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PA- separated. Wife goes for exlcusive possession because she refuses divorce. My attorney gives her lawyer my defense protest?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

Typically, both sides positions have been outlined in the pleadings leading up to the hearing so that both parties know the issues. In addition,...

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Married 12 years, separated last 5 years. Equitable distribution affect if she has paid most payments for last 5 yrs?

Regarding a 401k cashout--My husband had me sign a document that also needed a notary to complete.

I was only married 3 years, but from what I keep being told I could lose up to 30% of my pension. How so?

What documents are needed to give to a lawyer to file for a divorce?

Does it matter in a marriage who paid the mortgage?

Is a notarized child visitation document that we wrote and agreed to leagele binding?

Mom in jail- can I go get my son?

I need legal advice and hope someone can help me, can you direct me?

Husband walked out on family and the mortgage is in his name. He said he didn't want to uproot the children so we are in the

PA- separated. Wife goes for exlcusive possession because she refuses divorce. My attorney gives her lawyer my defense protest?