Q: Does my son have to use a lawyer in Warren Pa where he lives for a divorce or can he get one in Erie or Pittsburgh PA?
His wife is filing for a legal separation so he will need a good lawyer in the surrounding area if aloud.
A:
It is not possible to file for a "legal separation" in Pennsylvania, but regardless of this he may certainly hire any Pennsylvania family law attorney he wishes (e.g. if she files a divorce complaint). Just take into consideration the travel costs associated with using an attorney outside of the county in which the legal proceedings take place.
Please feel free to visit my website for more information regarding divorce laws in Pa.
https://www.pafamilylawyers.com/Family-Laws-Overview/Divorce-Annulment.shtml
Lisa Marie Vari, Esquire
www.pafamilylawyers.com
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