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Is the custodial parent eligible for back child support if they did not ever file for a support order?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

No. In Pennsylvania support begin the date of filing. Therefore, if he files for child support on January 1st and the support proceeding doesn't...

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I am in the process of purchasing a home, my spouse and i have not been together for 20 years, however we are still legally m

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

There is no such thing as "legal separation" in Pennsylvania. You should either divorce your spouse or else have him sign a spousal waiver...

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My HUSBAND AND i STILL LIVE TOGETHER AND HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 30 YEARS . HE IS CLAIIMING HE IS SEPARATED BUT STILL LIVING WITH

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

It is possible to be separated while living under the same roof, such as sleeping in separate bedrooms or otherwise no longer living as husband and...

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I live with my husband for 20 yrs in a house he built 5 yrs before we met, if i leave, am i entitled to anything?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

How things are titled is usually irrelevant when you're married. You are entitled to most likely a minimum of 50% of the increase in value of...

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Is the house mine even though my husband and I was separted for 8 years, married 10 yrs before separation?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

This is more of an estate law question. The death certificate should not be relevant to whether or not you were married or divorced. For someone...

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If I file for divorce am I entitled to half of husband's pension

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

You are entitled to a percentage of the marital value of his pension. Sometimes you will be entitled to more than 50% in the event you earn less...

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I'm separated and seeking a divorce. What rights do I have to protect myself from a husband who is harassing me?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

You should mail him a letter certified, restricted delivery mail telling him not to contact you in any way by phone or in person or else you file...

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In PA, if my ex won't agree to the divorce and it's been 2 years since our separation, can they contest the divorce any further?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

The court will not grant a divorce unless the appropriate paperwork is filed. Under Pennsylvania law, if you have been separated two years or more...

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My partner and I are not married, have a child, and are planning to separate. Do we have to take any legal action?

Jeanné's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

It is always best to memorialize a formal agreement in writing while you are still amicable with one another. Although PA does not have an...

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Is the custodial parent eligible for back child support if they did not ever file for a support order?

I am in the process of purchasing a home, my spouse and i have not been together for 20 years, however we are still legally m

My HUSBAND AND i STILL LIVE TOGETHER AND HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 30 YEARS . HE IS CLAIIMING HE IS SEPARATED BUT STILL LIVING WITH

I live with my husband for 20 yrs in a house he built 5 yrs before we met, if i leave, am i entitled to anything?

Is the house mine even though my husband and I was separted for 8 years, married 10 yrs before separation?

If I file for divorce am I entitled to half of husband's pension

I'm separated and seeking a divorce. What rights do I have to protect myself from a husband who is harassing me?

In PA, if my ex won't agree to the divorce and it's been 2 years since our separation, can they contest the divorce any further?

My partner and I are not married, have a child, and are planning to separate. Do we have to take any legal action?