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Act 102 and Changes to No-Fault Divorce

  • Posted by Fries Law
  • On May 13, 2016
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  • Divorce, Family Law
On October 4, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Act 102, which has major implications upon divorces in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, there are two general grounds to establish a divorce: fault and no-fault. Fault divorce can be secured on various grounds, such as by demonstrating that your spouse has committed indignities in the marriage. […]
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Spousal Abuse & Divorce

  • Posted by Fries Law
  • On May 13, 2016
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  • Divorce Law, Family Law, PA Act 12
On April 21, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill No. 12 (2015 Session). This law provides a spouse, who is a victim of a personal injury crime committed by the other spouse, an easier route to obtain a divorce. Under the existing provisions of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, one spouse cannot […]
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