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Will I be able to complete a same sex marriage or divorce in Pennsylvania?

Couples seeking a same sex marriage can be legally wed as of May 20, 2014 in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has long been fraught with the issue of same sex marriage. With the legalization of same sex marriage came the legalization of same sex divorce. Same sex couples can now dissolve their marriage in Pennsylvania, even if that marriage was not ratified in the state of Pennsylvania. The requirements for filing for divorce is the same for same sex divorce in PA as it is for heterosexual couples.

Like all other divorces, same sex divorce can be handled by a lawyer or you can do it yourself. In a state that allows same sex marriage the fact that this is a same sex divorce does not matter to the family court in Pennsylvania. If your same sex divorce is not complicated then, then a no fault divorce may be exactly what you need. Sites like completecase.com make it simple to file for a same sex divorce. The site works like this:

Can you use Online Resources to file for a Same Sex Divorce?

First, take the pre-qualification quiz. There are three questions that will determine if your same sex divorce is eligible for no fault filing. If so, then you just need to fill out the paperwork. If your divorce is not going well you can try mediation to see if you can both come to an agreement about how separate property, etc.

Fill out the Divorce Petition:Filling out the paperwork is not difficult. The site makes is easy and painless. In fact, the process can take as little as 20 minutes, longer if things are more complex. The system will ask you a series of questions about community property, children, debts, and where you live. Once you have answered the question you can print the forms. You and your spouse will need to review the forms and approve them by signing.

File Your forms:Once signed, the forms will need to be filed with the family court. The site will provide you with a list of courts in your area. Once filed a judge will review the papers and if all is in order your same sex divorce will be approved. Your same sex marriage will be dissolved 90 days from the date that you filed for a same sex divorce.

Do you qualify for an online divorce?

Do you know the location of your spouse?
Is your spouse in agreement regarding this divorce and willing to sign the divorce papers with you?
Do you and your spouse have any children under the age of 18 from this marriage?