Hello I want to file for divorce in PA

The difference between Montgomery County and Chester County is not with respect to the amount of support you would receive, as that is governed by...

What is considered a "standard weekend" in New Jersey and in Pennsylvania?

I cannot speak with respect to New Jersey law, but in Pennsylvania the phrase alternating weekend has no set definition. As a general matter, it...

Do I need court action to end a long-term relationship where there was no marriage license? What about division of property?

Common law marriage has been abolished in Pennsylvania. As such, your relationship, no matter how long, would not be terminated by court action. ...

Can a parent switch the agreement to be out of state, even though we are less than 50 miles away?

It sounds as if your custody agreement was executed in New Jersey under New Jersey law. As such, I would repost your question so that you can get...

I am a british citizen living in the states(PA) and am divorced from an American,i have a six year old,could i move back?

Under Pennsylvania law, you must have the consent of the other parent or permission from the court to relocate. Relocation is difficult under...

What are my rights on a house my wife received from the death of her mother,if I get divorce? My name is not on the deed.

Under Pennsylvania law, only the increase in value of non-marital property during the marriage is marital property. What this means is that when...

Who is next of kin if parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles are all deceased, was an only child, & is now an aging adult?

I agree. If the adult to whom you are referring is not capable of making decisions, the Court needs to adjudicate him or her incompetent and...

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My son is currently living in a different state with his mom but she just got locked up. Can I get full custody?

My first question to you is in which state is your custody order. If it is in PA, I would file an Emergency Custody Petition seeking custody of...

Divorce I need to no I got divorce papers and I wanted to no

It is not clear what divorce papers you are referencing. If you have been properly served with a Complaint in Divorce, meaning that you signed the...

I am requesting a spousal support hearing with my husband

Under Pennsylvania law, support is not based upon the extent of your bills, but is based upon a formula that is driven by net incomes and/or...