Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Divorce from absent spouse

Part of the problem is you have to be able to serve him with a divorce complaint. One way to find that out would be to file for support. This assumes you have his social security number. The cost to do this is around $15. On the plus side your children would get support. Assuming the DRO can find him. The bonus is you would have his address.

Not knowing where you are in Pennsylvania makes it difficult on where to send you to get help. You should start by calling your local bar association's referral service. If they don't have one they will be able to give the referral number for the State Bar Association. Depending on your income you might qualify for legal services or a reduced fee lawyer.

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