Martial Assets in divorce

The increase in the value of the house is marital. This means that you must figure out what the house was worth when you got married (what it...

I have been in prison for 4 years, and I want a divorce, does that count towards time of separation in PA?

You can get a divorce based on either fault due to the incarceration period of time or for a two year separation no-fault. If you have assets, you...

How do I appeal custody support order

You need to file the appeal within thirty days of the entry of the order. Otherwise, you must wait for a change in circumstance to file a...

I live in PA. Does my child support payment cover my obligation for my 15 year old son to have a cell phone?

Your child support covers your legal obligations regarding finances for your son. The person receiving support has complete control on what they...

I've been married for 21yrs separated for 1yr. I receive child support but no alimony.

If your divorce has already been finalized it is too late for alimony. If your divorce is still pending or you are just separated you need to file...

What are my chances of terminating my sons father's parental rights?

If the dad has no contact for six months or more for a continuance period of time, and you marry your fiance and he then wants to adopt the child,...

My son's father was absent for the last 12 yrs. I had no support order during this time. Can I collect support for these years?

Support is retroactive to the date filed, so you will not be able to recoup the 12 years of support. PA does not order college tuition unless it...

Do I have to pay child support if I give up my parenal rights?

Your rights would have to be terminated completely in conjunction with an adoption in order for your obligation on child support to cease. Just...

I have been married 20years, separated for 1. I have been a homemaker for most of my marriage. Am I intitaled to alimony.

Alimony is based on the difference in your incomes and not on the other obligations. If you are not living together you can file for spousal...

If you have a court order on custody, you have to continue to abide by that order until you can get a change. You can file for a modification of...