How to File for Divorce in Pennsylvania,9781572482111

How to File for Divorce in Pennsylvania

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9781572482111
ISBN10: 1572482117
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2002-03-01
Publisher(s): Sourcebooks Inc
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Summary

Simplifies and thoroughly explains divorce laws in Pennsylvania

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books vii
Introduction xi
Marriage ``Ins And Outs''
1(10)
Marriage
Divorce
Annulment
Legal Separation
Getting a Divorce
The Legal System
11(12)
Theory versus Reality
Divorce Law and Procedure
Legal Research
Lawyers
23(8)
Deciding if You Want a Lawyer
Selecting a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Firing Your Lawyer
Preliminary Considerations
31(8)
Residency
Grounds for Divorce
Your Spouse
Financial Information
Negotiation
Property, Debts, and Alimony
39(10)
Property
Debts
Alimony
Child Custody, Visitation, and Support
49(18)
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
General Procedures
67(14)
An Introduction to Legal Forms
Filing with the Prothonotary
Notifying Your Spouse
Setting a Hearing
Courtroom Manners
Negotiating
A Few More Negotiating Tips
Mutual Consent Divorce
81(26)
Using the Mutual Consent Procedure
Civil Cover Sheet
Domestic Relations Information Sheet
Notice to Defend and Claim Rights
Complaint in Divorce
Affidavit
County Court of Common Pleas Intake
Domestic Relations Income and Expense Statement
Marital Property Settlement Agreement
Acknowledgement
Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree
Support Guideline Computations-Child Support
Praecipe to Transmit Record
Decree of Divorce
Record of Divorce or Annulment
Notice of Intention to Retake Prior Name
Standard Uncontested Divorce
107(6)
Forms
Procedures
Contested Divorce
113(8)
Forms
Procedures
The Master's Hearing
121(8)
Preparation
The Hearing
Special Circumstances
129(10)
When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
Temporary Support and Custody
Taxes
Pension Plans
Military
Conclusion
Glossary 139(18)
Appendix A: Pennsylvania Statutes 157(8)
Appendix B: Checklist 165(8)
Appendix C: Blank Forms 173(56)
Index 229

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