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What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania one of the spouses must be a resident for at least six months before filing for divorce in the county court of common pleas. (Pennsylvania Statutes, Title 23 Section 3104) more
What Are the Laws in Pennsylvania About How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
In Pennsylvania, a judge will divide the marital property equitably after considering all relevant factors including: (1)The length of the marriage; (2) Any prior marriage of either party; … more
What are Grounds for Divorce in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, a divorce may be granted for fault if one spouse: (1) committed willful and malicious desertion for one or more years; (2) committed adultery; (3) by cruel ad barbarous treatment, … more

Calculating Child Support
The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law. To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce. In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be … more
What is the Difference Between a Same-Sex Marriage, a Domestic Partnership, and a Civil Union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that … more