If one spouse has abandoned a marriage but doesn’t want to get a divorce yet the other spouse does, what do they do?
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If one spouse has abandoned a marriage but doesn’t want to get a divorce yet the other spouse does, what do they do?
What are the next steps to take? My spouse has been gone for over 1 1/2 years.
Asked on October 15, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
David Axinn / David M Axinn
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In Pennsylvania, a no fault divorce can be obtained after two years of separation, even without the spouse's consent. This is a fairly simple process: usually the only things that hold it up would be disputes about money, property, alimonty etc.
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