How to File for Divorce in Pennsylvania: With Forms,9781572481275

How to File for Divorce in Pennsylvania: With Forms

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9781572481275
ISBN10: 1572481277
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-08-01
Publisher(s): Sourcebooks
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Summary

This easy-to-use book explains the steps in the divorce process and includes the forms necessary to handle your own divorce without an attorney. It explains in simple language:
-- uncontested and contested divorce
-- no-fault divorce procedures
-- spousal support (alimony)
-- child support/custody
-- explanation of Pennsylvania laws

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books 1(4)
Introduction 5(2)
Marriage ``Ins and Outs''
7(10)
Marriage
Divorce
Annulment
Legal Separation
Do You Really Want a Divorce?
The Legal System
17(12)
Theory vs. Reality
The Players
Divorce Law
Divorce Procedure
Legal Research
Lawyers
29(8)
Do You Want a Lawyer?
Selecting a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Preliminary Considerations
37(8)
Residency
Grounds for Divorce
Your Spouse
Gathering Information
Negotiation
Property, Debts, and Alimony
45(10)
Property
Debts
Alimony
Child Custody, Visitation, and Support
55(12)
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
General Procedures
67(12)
An Introduction to Legal Forms
Filing with the Prothonotary
Notifying Your Spouse
Setting a Hearing
Courtroom Manners
Negotiating
Mutual Consent Divorce
79(24)
Can You Use 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
103(6)
Forms
Procedures
Contested Divorce
109(8)
Forms
Procedures
The Master's Hearing
117(8)
Preparation
The Hearing
Special Circumstances
125(8)
When You Can't Afford Court Costs
Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
Temporary Support and Custody
Taxes
Pension Plans
Appendix A: Pennsylvania Statutes 133(10)
Appendix B: Checklists 143(8)
Appendix C: Forms 151(56)
Index 207

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