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Should I file a petition in NJ or in PA where I currently reside?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Generally the procedure for retaking your maiden name is simple and not costly. I'd suggest that it should be done in NJ where the marriage was...

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What are my obligations? What if any will I have to pay?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Mr. Boyer is very correct - your best approach to your questions is to consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. FYI- if any of...

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What are my options?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Briefly, in PA property and debt acquired during the marriage is generally all marital property/debt. Property acquired prior to marriage is...

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If I wait 3 months to ask for a hearing, what are the odds they will assign my case to a different judge, any different judge?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

I don't practice in Bucks County but I seriously doubt that three months is a long enough period of time for your case to be thrown back into the...

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How do I change my 4 year old daughters last name from biological mothers to biological father?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Go to the Department of Health link below. It explains the process for adding a father's name to a birth certificate and changing the child's...

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What is the best way to fund a marital account if your intent is to keep your own bank account separate?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

If you're not yet married, then sign a re-nuptial agreement regarding the issue. If you're already married, sign a post-nuptial agreement. Those...

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What should I do?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

You really need to engage the services of an experienced family law attorney. It sounds like your son's situation with his dad is not be very good...

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Is a Pennsylvania pfa valid against a Florida parenting plan c when neither party lives in either state now?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

I can't imagine why the FL parenting plan didn't take the PA PFA into consideration. You really need to speak in person with an attorney about this.

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How's Equit Distrib division affected by time passage if wife (filing party) won't settle? Yrs pass. Do 2008 #'s still apply?

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Typically, the value of real estate owned at the time of separation and designated wholly as marital property is established as of the date of the...

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Should we use an attorney to file and complete the divorce process as our case seems uncomplicated? There are online services.

Kathryn's answer | Answered on January 30, 2016

Mr. Sipe has given you great advice. I too frequently find that the online forms are not suitable for use. If you want to do this on your own, then...