What are grounds for divorce in Pennsylvania?
What are grounds for divorce in Pennsylvania?
Fault-based grounds for divorce Adultery (your spouse has “cheated” on you); Cruel and barbarous treatment (your spouse has treated you in a way that puts your life or health at risk, such as acts of domestic violence; Bigamy (your spouse married you without divorcing his/her first spouse);
How many years do you have to be married in PA to get alimony?
You may have to pay or you may get it for the rest of your life. The tougher questions are those in-between marriages – you know, 10, 15, 20 years. While there’s no easy answer, a good rule of thumb is 1 year of alimony for every 3 years of marriage.
How long does a wife get alimony?
In mid-term marriages, alimony is favored and may last 1-5 years beyond the date of divorce. The longer the mid-term marriage (for example 17 years), the more maintenance is favored. In long-term marriages, alimony is favored and can exceed 5 years in duration, even awarded up to a lifetime award (to retirement age).
