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1701 – Decree That Spouse Of Applicant Is Presumed Decedent | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how Pennsylvania courts can declare a spouse presumed dead after absence, enabling remarriage and legal proceedings when a spouse is missing.

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1701 – Decree That Spouse Of Applicant Is Presumed Decedent

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 1701

Summary

Pennsylvania law allows courts to declare a spouse presumed dead after prolonged absence, enabling the surviving spouse to remarry. The law outlines conditions for presumption, including periods of absence and exposure to peril, and procedures for notice and court hearings. This legal process facilitates marriage and estate matters when a spouse is missing but not confirmed deceased.

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In simple terms: Learn how Pennsylvania courts can declare a spouse presumed dead after absence, enabling remarriage and legal proceedings when a spouse is missing.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.