Family Law & Domestic Relations
Divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, PFA orders, and prenuptial agreements for Bucks County families. Practical guidance from filing to resolution.
Divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, PFA orders, and prenuptial agreements for Bucks County families. Practical guidance from filing to resolution.
Minimum 90 days for a mutual consent divorce (both parties agree). If one party doesn't consent, you must show one year of separation. A contested divorce can take 1 to 2 years or more.
Pennsylvania uses equitable distribution; fair but not necessarily 50/50. The court considers over a dozen factors including length of marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, and contributions as homemaker.
Best interest of the child, based on 14 statutory factors. The court looks at stability, which parent encourages the other's relationship with the child, abuse history, and many other factors. There is no presumption favoring mothers or fathers.
If you've experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, or threats from a current or former spouse, partner, household member, or dating partner; yes. The petition is free to file and can be obtained the same day.
No. Pennsylvania allows no-fault divorce on two grounds: mutual consent (90-day wait) or irretrievable breakdown after one year of separation.
Not automatically. Spousal support during the divorce is based on income guidelines (33% of the higher earner's net income minus 40% of the lower earner's net income, without dependent children). Post-divorce alimony is discretionary based on 17 statutory factors.
File discovery requests (interrogatories, document requests, subpoenas). If you suspect hidden accounts, the court can order forensic accounting. Deliberately hiding assets is fraud and can result in sanctions.
Only with 60 days' advance notice to the other parent (or a court order). If the other parent objects, the court holds a relocation hearing. Moving without proper notice can result in a change of custody.
Pennsylvania law changes that affect family law. These updates reflect current law as of our last review.
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