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Divorce by separation now one year in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 16, 2016

As of December 4, 2016, divorce is faster in Pennsylvania for those seeking to use Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code for a no-fault divorce by separation. Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Act 102 on October 4, 2016, to be implemented 60 days later. Act 102 shortens the waiting period to one year (it was two…

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Divorce simplified in Pennsylvania: Act 102

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 1, 2016

Divorce in Pennsylvania was simplified on October 4, 2016 when Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Act 102, which amends the state’s Divorce Code to allow for a shorter waiting period for some divorcing couples. Those affected will be couples who are not amicable enough to sign documents agreeing to the divorce, but are able…

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Divorce simplified in Pennsylvania: Act 102

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 1, 2016

Divorce in Pennsylvania was simplified on October 4, 2016 when Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Act 102, which amends the state’s Divorce Code to allow for a shorter waiting period for some divorcing couples. Those affected will be couples who are not amicable enough to sign documents agreeing to the divorce, but are able to…

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