Do Both Spouses Have to Live in Pennsylvania to Get a PA Divorce?

It is not at all uncommon for two legally married spouses to be living in two different states at the time that one of the spouses wants to file for divorce. Common situations include: 1) two spouses moving to a new state, only to have one spouse turn around and go “home”; 2) one spouse returning to family and friends in a state, while the other spouse stays in another state (the vice versa of the first scenario); 3) long periods of separation for work; or even 4) abandonment by one spouse who simply up and leaves the state. Whatever the scenario, if you are in Pennsylvania, but your spouse no longer resides in the state, you will still be able to get a divorce in Pennsylvania, subject to some legal requirements. You Need to Have Been in Pennsylvania For at Least Six Months Many people mistakenly think they need to return to the state they were married in to obtain a divorce. But, even though marriage licenses are issued by state officials, the court of any other…

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