Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

what are my rights

was divorced in new york state in 1995. was a pa resident at the

time, still am. ex-wife was pa resident in new york less than 1 year.

we settled with agreement proposed by us to avoide a trial. i have

to pay distributive award. i feel i was forced to settle with fear of

worse deal. what are my rights as a pa resident and can i contest

this.


Asked on 10/24/02, 8:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lance Nelson MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Re: what are my rights

It is not easy to overturn an agreement based on an allegation of coersion. Gnenerally, in most states you only need ot be a resident for 6 months for jurisdiction purposes. But, you need to consult a New York lawyer to review this situation since the divorce was entered in New York.

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Answered on 10/25/02, 8:45 am


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