You do not need a lawyer to file for divorce in Pennsylvania. You will need to file a complaint in divorce stating the grounds for your divorce and other claims you are making, including equitable distribution, custody, support - both spousal and child, and alimony.
Yes, you can file without your husband's knowledge and consent. You have a constitutional right to marry whomever you like, with some narrow exceptions (eg some minors, some people you are related to, same sex persons in some states, etc.). You have about the same right to divorce, pretty much at will.
The easiest type of divorce, which takes the least amount of time, is called an uncontested divorce. If you're able to quickly come to an agreement with your spouse about alimony and division of property, your divorce can proceed through divorce court rather quickly.
You do not need a lawyer to file for divorce in Pennsylvania. You will need to file a complaint in divorce stating the grounds for your divorce and other claims you are making, including equitable distribution, custody, support - both spousal and child, and alimony.
Rule 1037.2 - Judgments by Default-Assessment of Damages (A) In order for the Office of Judicial Records to assess damages pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1037(b)(1) upon default for failure to answer, a complaint in an action must pray for specific items and amounts.
STEP ONE: The Notice to Defend and Divorce Complaint A divorce case is started with the filing of a “Complaint.” There are two forms that must be attached to the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” must be attached on top, and the “Verification” must be attached on the bottom.
To add, remove, or change a name on a deed, have a lawyer, title company, or other real estate professional prepare the deed. Then, record the new deed with the Department of Records. Note: We recommend that you do not prepare a deed on your own. We also recommend that you get title insurance.
There are two ways to complete a marriage license application, filed either online or in person. Online filing requires a valid email address, and applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application is submitted for processing.
You do not need a lawyer to file for divorce in Pennsylvania. You will need to file a complaint in divorce stating the grounds for your divorce and other claims you are making, including equitable distribution, custody, support - both spousal and child, and alimony.