Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
My husband and I are separated; domestic violence was involved. He filed for divorce. I filed a motion to dismiss in consideration of complaint for Annulment. After we separated, I learned he had a criminal record with previous assault charges, several children I didn't know about, and several ex-wives I didn't know about. The Order of Court tells me the time of the hearing (33 days from time of filing) and to serve a copy of the complaint on my husband and file proof of service. I am pro-se. Do I have to supply the court with the witness and exhibit lists for them to be admissable? If I provide a pre-trial brief, witness list, and exhibit list to the court; do I have to supply it to my husband's attorney? I have not received anything except the divorce complaint from his attorney. The hearing is in one week.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anything you file in Court must be served upon the other's sides attorney. I would highly suggest that you retain a lawyer as this is not an easy process. Based on the limited facts presented, it doesn't really sound like you qualify for an annulment, however, its hard to say without knowing more. By not having an attorney, you put at risk other rights that you may have, such as alimony, legal fees, equitable distribution of property, rights to insurances, etc.
If you can't afford a lawyer, I would suggest that you contact legal aid to see if you qualify for a free or reduced fee lawyer.
DISCLAIMER: This post is for educational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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