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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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Pennsylvania waiting period in divorce drops to one year

By Elissa C. Goldberg / October 10, 2016

Divorce Attorney Elissa C. Goldberg can help you navigate the new law reducing the wait time on contested divorces from two years of separation to one year. Gov. Tom Wolf, on Oct. 4, 2016, signed into law Act 102, which Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) to allow for only a one-year separation as grounds for…

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