How do I respond to a divorce decree?
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How do I respond to a divorce decree?
Mail or physically take your written response to the clerk of courts in the county where your spouse filed the initial divorce petition. Check your state’s and county’s requirements, as you may need to file additional forms such as a financial disclosure form when you file your written response.
What happens after a response is filed in a divorce?
An “answer” is a legal form you (the respondent) file with the court to protect your right to have a say in the divorce. If you file an answer, your spouse cannot finish the divorce unless: you agree to and sign a Final Decree of Divorce or. your spouse gives you written notice of a contested hearing date.
Is there an abandonment law in PA?
Instead of working out a plan to coexist in the home while the divorce is pending, one partner may leave without warning their ex-spouse, which is considered desertion and abandonment. In Pennsylvania, abandonment is only considered grounds for divorce if the departing spouse has been gone for a minimum of one year.
How do you prove adultery in PA?
First, you will have to prove the adultery with convincing evidence. Circumstantial evidence, such as hotel receipts, phone records, emails, texts, photos and videos may be sufficient to prove adultery; you do not have to prove actual sexual contact. Second, you will have to prove that the adultery caused the divorce.
How long after divorce can you remarry in Pennsylvania?
Divorce on the Grounds of Adultery
| State | Post-Divorce Remarriage Waiting Period |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | Marriage is voidable if within 6 months |
| Oregon | None |
| Pennsylvania | None |
| Rhode Island | 3 months |
Who pays alimony in PA?
2. Know that Alimony in Pennsylvania is Always Paid by the Higher-Earning Spouse.
Does Pennsylvania have permanent alimony?
Permanent Alimony: Permanent alimony provides payments t for the rest of the former spouse’s lifetime or until the dependent spouse remarries. Permanent alimony is rarely awarded in Pennsylvania. Reimbursement alimony is a form of alimony awarded to one spouse as payment for expenses paid on behalf of the other spouse.
