It is for your 2018 return and may not be in 2019 as well. Consult with an accountant or attorney familiar with the tax law changes and have him/her review the agreement/order awarding alimony.

Absolutely yes.

There is no statewide data bank that keeps track of everyone's divorce decrees. I suggest that you at least narrow it down to limit the number of counties you have contact. Also, sometimes the online search engines have that information but, in my experience, you won't get it without... View More

It sounds like you may seek a no fault divorce in Pennsylvania. If you can locate your wife and serve her, it is a pretty simple process. If you can’t locate her, it will take a little longer.

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At least in Pennsylvania, until a court enters a divorce decree, you're NOT divorced -- even if a million years have passed. If, however, your soon-to-be ex-spouse refuses to sign consent paperwork in a divorce, there are things you can do to get a divorce decree without his cooperation.... View More

I have to admit -- I have no idea what you're talking about. What old "paperwork"? Perhaps when you say "D Nova," you mean "de novo" -- a type of appeal in which everything is reviewed anew, like a fresh bite at the apple?

It sounds like you need to hire... View More

No. In fact more often than not people negotiate and enter into such an agreement after the divorce complaint has been filed. There is nothing to prevent you, however, from entering into an agreement before you file for a divorce. Just be sure you have legal advice before you sign anything.

Puerto Rico, or Pennsylvania?

And by "cost," do you mean filing fees, or attorney's fees, or both? You can find out the filing fees by contacting the Prothonotary's Office in your county -- and sometimes those fees are posted online at the court's website. As for... View More

Yes, you are almost certainly entitled to at least some portion of his pension after a marriage of that length. If you don't already have an attorney, I suggest that you hire one ASAP so that you can preserve any and all economic claims you may have.

Best of luck to you.

You'll likely receive some of your husband's pension, yes. How much? It depends on how else the court may distribute the marital assets. But half of his pension is probably a good starting point.

Best of luck to you. If you'd like to discuss your case in further detail,... View More

There's no way to answer your question without knowing quite bit more about your situation. PA is no a community property state. It is an equitable distribution state, so., whereas in a community property state you can pretty much count on 50%, in an equitable distribution state there are... View More

The attorneys on this site are not supposed to solicit clients. I suggest that you do an internet search for free or low cost legal services in the Philadelphia area. I'm sure you'll be able to find several organizations that can assist you in some way.

Most likely yes because it was the "marital " Home. I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law attorney o discuss your options.

This question is impossible to answer with so few facts. Perhaps your boyfriend should consider meeting with an attorney f he's truly interested in moving the case forward.

You probably could have just searched for this yourself. Read this article. It will give you all the answers you need. Short version answer - he probably doesn't have anything that he can play in court.

http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-recording-law

You asked this question on another website and I answered. My answer here will be the same: Did you have an attorney represent you during the divorce? if so, then contact the attorney for assistance now. If not, that's likely how you got in this situation because we generally consider this... View More

You really should be meeting in person with an experienced family law attorney. You already have a lot of questions and this case has just started. You can't defend a divorce case by soliciting online advice every step of the way. Even though she handed the Complaint to you, you can still sign... View More

I suggest you file for spousal support ASAP with your local Domestic Relations office so you don't have to worry about his promises and anger. Any support award will be retroactive to the date of filing, so filing ASAP is your best bet. Moreover, any support award will be paid via a wage... View More

Yes, a certified appraiser should take the home's condition into account when he/she prepares the appraisal.

It's very difficult to know exactly what legal papers you received without reviewing them. I strongly urge you to take everything you received to an experienced family law attorney to review them in person and explain your rights and options.