Anyone know about Pennsylvania divorce laws? My boyfriend has been separated from his wife for 5 years.?

Question

He recently filed for divorce and did everything that he was supposed with the filing. All the paperwork that his wife needed to sign has been ignored by her. She refuses to sign anything because she wants to see her two daughters that he has had sole custody of for 5 years. If he doesn't let her see them, she won't sign. Real mature, right? The judge will not finalize the divorce because she never signed an affidavit about her non military status. I thought because they have been separated for so long the decision would be in his favor... any info or advice would be greatly appreciated!!! He's a wonderful guy and doing a d**n good job raising his girls and has been exceptional with my daughter as well...he wants to marry me next summer, but how can there be a wedding if "she" is not willing to cooperate? The crazy thing is, she has a new man in her life and hooked up with him right after her and my boyfriend split up... you would think she would want to move on.

Answer 1

Why won't he let her see their daughters. That's wrong! Unless she's abusive or an addict.

She's using what leverage she can so she can see her children? And YOU think that's not mature? What kind of person keeps children from their mother? THAT'S the real crime here. Doesn't sound like a wonderful guy to me. Sounds controlling. I don't understand why she isn't using the law to force her to have some kind of visitation rights.

Answer 2

I don't know if the laws are still the same but several years ago my gf wanted a divorce from her husband. He contested it. She filled out some form, that stated when the last had sexual relations. She had to wait 2 years from that date before the judge would approve it. I don't know how the military status plays into this though. He should talk to an attorney.