Family Law & Domestic Relations
Divorce & Family Law Attorney Serving Levittown
Last updated April 2026
Levittown is one of Bucks County's largest municipalities. It is a suburban community where most families own a home, and that home is often the biggest asset in a divorce. We see high volume here, and we know how to move cases through the system efficiently.
In many Levittown divorces, the marital home is the primary asset. The mortgage is usually substantial, but the equity (the difference between current value and what you owe) gets split. Pennsylvania law requires equitable distribution. There is no presumption of a 50/50 split; 23 Pa. C.S. § 3502(a) directs the court to divide marital property in whatever percentages it deems just after weighing the statutory factors, including length of marriage, earning ability, contributions, custody of minor children, and tax ramifications.
You have options. One spouse can buy out the other's equity and keep the house. You can sell and divide the proceeds. You can award the house to one spouse in exchange for other assets (retirement account, investment portfolio, or cash payment). We run the numbers and help you understand which option leaves you better off financially.
Home valuations matter. We order appraisals when there is a dispute over value. We also account for mortgage balance, property taxes, utilities, and maintenance costs that affect the real equity. And we handle the transfer documents (a deed, plus any refinance or buyout) so the marital home actually changes hands at closing; a QDRO is a separate instrument that divides retirement accounts, not real estate.
If you and your spouse agree on the home, other assets, support, and custody, an uncontested divorce moves quickly. You file a divorce complaint at the Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown, serve a copy on the other party, and (once grounds are established) wait for court processing (usually 3 to 6 weeks). In an uncontested divorce the decree is normally entered on the paperwork (affidavits of consent, waivers, proposed decree, and praecipe to transmit the record), and the parties generally do not appear before a judge. Total time from filing to final decree is typically 3 to 6 months. Learn more about uncontested divorce in Pennsylvania.
The cost is substantially lower for uncontested cases because there is no discovery, no depositions, no expert reports. You negotiate once, commit to the settlement, and move forward. We draft the agreement and handle all the filing and service requirements.
Child support in Levittown is calculated using Pennsylvania's income-shares guidelines (Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16-1 et seq.). The basic support obligation is derived from the combined monthly net incomes of both parents and the number of children, then apportioned between the parents in proportion to each parent's share of that combined income. A separate adjustment is available only when the obligor exercises 40% or more of the overnights (Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16-4(c)). If support is not paid, enforcement goes through the Bucks County Domestic Relations office. They can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds, and file contempt actions.
If circumstances change significantly (job loss, major income increase, custody shift), you can request modification. You have to file a petition; arrears do not disappear just because your situation changed. We handle both enforcement and modification work.
Because Levittown is large, the Doylestown court handles a high volume of cases. That means motions get heard faster, dockets move quicker, and cases do not languish. But it also means judges are busy and expect efficient presentations. We prepare motions and testimony carefully so you make your points clearly.
Custody conciliation through CCES is required in contested cases. The evaluator's recommendation often leads to settlement. If you disagree, we prepare for trial. Most Levittown custody cases resolve with joint custody, one parent primary, and the other getting substantial time. Courts prefer shared parenting when both parents are involved.
If your spouse contests the divorce (disagreeing on property division, support, or custody), the case requires exchange of financial information, possibly depositions, and settlement negotiations. We request all relevant documents: tax returns, bank statements, retirement account statements, mortgage documents, and property records. We analyze your spouse's income claims and challenge underemployment if they are deliberately earning less to reduce support.
Most contested cases settle after both parties understand the numbers and know what a judge would likely award. Some go to trial. We litigate at that level if necessary, but we are always looking for the settlement that makes financial sense.
We handle high-volume divorces efficiently. We get uncontested cases finalized fast. We enforce support orders and handle modifications. We divide homes and other assets fairly. And we resolve custody disputes without unnecessary delay.
Levittown families are practical. You want fair outcomes, reasonable costs, and to move forward with your life. That is what we deliver. Call 215-949-0888. Explore Levittown and our local services, check our guide on divorce costs, and review our complete family law practice area.
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