Pennsylvania Family Law Rules
Pennsylvania Family Law Rules
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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Pennsylvania
Courts can award alimony in cases where one spouse needs financial assistance to make ends meet during and after the divorce, but it's not automatic. Find out how judges determine whether alimony is appropriate in Pennsylvania divorces.
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Uncontested Divorce in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, couples who meet specific requirements may be eligible for a faster and less expensive divorce process. Continue reading this article to determine if you're eligible for a mutual divorce.
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The Basics of Annulment in Pennsylvania
Overview of Annulment Like a traditional divorce, an annulment ends a marriage. However, an annulment is a legal proceeding that goes further by declaring a marriage invalid or void through a court order. In some cases, it’s as if the marriage never happened. Some individuals may want an annulment
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Remarriage and Alimony in Pennsylvania
Learn whether living with a new partner or getting married will affect your alimony payments.
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Pennsylvania Property Division FAQ's
In a Pennsylvania divorce, property division can be challenging. The way courts decide who gets what may surprise you.
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Pennsylvania FAQ's: Children in Divorce
If you're getting divorced in Pennsylvania, you'll need to consider your child(ren)'s well-being.
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Legal Separation in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, you can be single, married, or divorced, but there is no law that allows you to be “legally separated.” When couples decide to separate, however, they face many of the same legal issues divorcing couples do, including how to divide property, cover expenses, and ensure the children continue to spend time with both parents.
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Imputing Income for Child Support in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, both parents must provide financial support to their children at least until the children turn 18 or become emancipated, which means they can support themselves. When parents have divorced, separated, or have never lived together, the parent with more custodial time is generally entitled