My best friend and her husband have mutually agreed that after almost 4 years of marriage, they are going to get a divorce. They have already agreed that she will have primary custody of their 2 year old daughter, she will live with her in-laws, he will stay in the apartment, etc etc. Do they have to be seperated for a year before their divorce is finalized? And how do they begin the process?
2006-09-17 18:31:16 · 6 answers · asked by Bachman-ette 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No lawyers, none at all.
2006-09-17 18:38:33 · update #1
If they can come to a full agreement without an attorney or mediator, it is great because it will save them money that could better be spent on their daughter. However, I do recommend having a paralegal complete the paperwork, so it is done properly and will save money. I have included some links for more information for her on the subject.
2006-09-17 18:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by dawncs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't live in Penn. but it will be cheaper to go to a paralegal and get papers drawn up, if they are in agreeance with everything all they will have to do is file the papers with the court and get a court date. Quick and about a third of the cost. This is what I did in OK. Hope it is helpful, Not sure about the seperation. Also on the divorce a good reason would be irreconsilable differences that always goes over by the judge.
2006-09-18 01:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by lisa_in_ok 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In many states, state-specific books are available that describe the procedure. In fact, in California, there are even county-specific books. So, one early step would be to look for one pertaining to Pennsylvania. The next thing to do is to go to the courthouse and get from the clerk the appropriate forms to use for the pleadings. It may be obvious how to fill these out, or you may have to read the book, or (shudder!) see a lawyer. While all of this is going on, they can construct a written separation agreement containing all the deal points that they have agreed on. This agreement may need to become part of the official court proceedings, so it needs to be drawn with care.
2006-09-18 01:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
An inexpensive way to do it since the wife and husband can still agree is to go to Nolo Press.com and do it yourself. Attorneys are for folks who cannot make decisions for themselves.
Disclaimer on this answer----This answer shall not be deemed reliable in a Court of Law
2006-09-18 01:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by photo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As in any other state: seek the counsel of an attorney each spouse should have their own to avoid conflict of interest
2006-09-18 01:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Wow...this question is a tough one.
I'm not sure how to answer it.
Good luck.
PHANWA IN THE MACHINE
2006-09-18 01:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by BlackPantherNightmare 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋