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This was a no fault divorce, so nothing was stated in the divorce decree. She lives in the home and during the divorce, verbally stated she would make the payments. Since the divorce, she has remarried and has promised numerous times that she was going to refinance to get the mortgage in their... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2021
If there was no Settlement Agreement executed in this case and neither party filed a count for Equitable Distribution during the Divorce, the remedy now is most likely a Complaint for Partition.
Optional school activities are being offered and mother has right to care for children on school holidays and snow days
answered on Apr 14, 2020
Every county is issuing updated directives. One that was just issued is copied below: “In Westmoreland County, there have been questions from counsel and litigants pertaining to Governor Wolf's directive closing all schools in PA for the remainder of the school year and whether that will... View More
5 year old son.
I've only seen him for about 9 months of his life.
The mother makes my life a living hell and it will be easier for me emotionally just to have no part of his life seeing as the mother and her husband have been raising him since he was born.
answered on Apr 12, 2020
If everyone agreed, mom’s new husband could do a step-parent adoption, which would end your parental rights and support obligation.
We share 50/50 custody, and he makes significantly more money than me. At the time, I just wanted the divorce to be over, and I didn’t educate myself about child support. But after more than a year of supporting myself and my 3 kids, money is kind of tight, and I want to know if I can file for... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
You can file for child support. Regardless of what agreement says, support for children can’t be waived.
answered on Apr 2, 2020
If you are referring to your ability to pay child support because of a reduction in hours at your job during this unprecedented time, you are not alone. Many people paying child support have questions about what to do if they lose their job or have their hours cut as a result of the Covid-19 global... View More
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