Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Final Divorce Decree
Can the other spouse claim anything after a final divorce decree has been sent and received. I used the Affidavit of Consent(3301) form to start the divorce proceedings and then applied for the final decree. the spouse did not send in an counter-affidavit under the 3301 law. does she lose all financial and property rights? or can she appeal the final decree.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Final Divorce Decree
No. Once the decree has been entered, a spouse can make no claim as part of the marriage. However, any property jointly owned is still jointly owned. For example, a house in both names following the decree becomes owned as tenants in common. That means you each own exactly 50%.
Within 30 days after the decree is entered she can file an appeal to the decree. However, that would be costly and probably mot successful.
I trust this answers your questions, but feel free to call or E-mail on a free intial basis.
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