Can I Get a Divorce if My Spouse Doesn’t Want One?
Yes, you absolutely can get a divorce if your spouse doesn’t want one, but there is a separation requirement involved, and you can generally expect the process to be more challenging. The...
Read MoreMcDonald Myers Law Attorneys Named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
McDonald Myers Law is proud to announce that both of the firm’s attorneys, Allissa McDonald Myers and Theresa Weaver-Barbers, have been selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. This recognition...
Read MoreWhat Is Equitable Distribution and How Does It Affect Property Division?
When couples divorce in Pennsylvania, their marital assets must be divided between them equitably. In the process, a range of key factors are taken into consideration. Ultimately, the distribution of marital assets...
Read MoreCan Wages Be Garnished for Unpaid Child Support?
Child support is a legally enforceable obligation in the State of Pennsylvania and across the nation. The bottom line is that child support represents the payor’s obligation to support their children financially,...
Read MoreDo Both Parents Have to Pay Child Support?
Both parents are financially responsible for their minor children in a Pennsylvania divorce or breakup. The noncustodial parent, or the parent who has the children less often, generally makes the child support...
Read MoreDo Both Spouses Have To Agree To The Divorce?
The State of Pennsylvania supports no-fault divorce, and this means that either spouse can seek a divorce even if the other is not in agreement. When this is the case, however, there...
Read MoreWhat Is A Separation Period And How Long Does It Need To Be?
In Pennsylvania, some couples must live separately from one another for a year prior to divorcing. The circumstances of each unique case, however, determine when this requirement applies. When it comes to...
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference between Fault and No-Fault Divorce?
Pennsylvania is what’s known as a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. No-fault divorces are based on the marriage being irretrievably broken, which is very similar to the irreconcilable differences that...
Read MoreWhat Are the Grounds for Divorce in Pennsylvania?
The Commonwealth follows relatively traditional divorce laws. Pennsylvania permits one party to petition for divorce on fault-based grounds, such as adultery, or both parties to mutually consent to the divorce. One party...
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce in Pennsylvania?
One of the most common questions people ask when considering divorce is: “How long will this take?” It’s a natural concern, as you might simply want to move forward with your life,...
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