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Pennsylvania Divorce Lawyer
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We understand that a divorce can bring stress and anxiety from every angle. The emotional toll alone can be devastating and there is also a myriad of financial and legal issues to work through. We’re here to provide legal assistance to ensure you’re fairly represented in matters such as your home, alimony, child custody, visitation rights and more. Without it, you could have lasting implications financially and emotionally. Protect your legal rights and responsibilities today.
Two Types of Divorce
There are two types of divorce under Pennsylvania law: fault and no-fault divorce.
Fault
In a fault-based divorce, one spouse needs to prove that there are fault-based grounds for divorce. There are six categories of marital misconduct that qualify as a fault divorce in Pennsylvania:
- Adultery
- Desertion
- Cruel and barbarous treatment
- Bigamy
- Imprisonment for a crime
- Indignities
No-Fault
In a no-fault divorce where both parties agree to the divorce, the divorce can be completed as soon as 90 days after the initial filing. It must assert that the marriage is irretrievably broken. If one party does not agree to the divorce, a no-fault divorce requires that they have been separated for at least 2 years.
Services
Working for Fair Asset Division & Distribution
There is no hard and fast formula that applies to every situation when dividing assets during a divorce. We leverage experts across a variety of fields to help resolve complex cases.
Establishing Child Custody and Visitation Rights in the Child’s Best Interest
Many couples feel they simply cannot come to an agreement and that it would be better for the family court to determine a child custody arrangement. We have worked with psychological experts in a variety of cases to come to a resolution that is in the best interest of the children.
Child Support
We can help calculate child support obligations, and negotiate or litigate a fair amount.
Alimony & Spousal Support
Pennsylvania establishes three types of alimony/spousal support. We can assist with determining which type of support may be right for you.
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