Family Law & Domestic Relations
Divorce & Family Law Attorney Serving Levittown
Last updated April 2026
Levittown is one of Bucks County's largest municipalities. It's 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, which generally means each spouse gets roughly half the equity, though the exact split depends on length of marriage, earning ability, and other factors.
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's 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 QDRO and transfer documents so the property division actually happens at closing.
If you and your spouse agree on the home, other assets, support, and custody, an uncontested divorce moves quickly. You file the Agreement and Property Settlement at the Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown, serve a copy on the other party, wait for court processing (usually 3 to 6 weeks), and finalize in front of the 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's 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. The non-custodial parent's obligation is based on their income and the percentage of parenting time. If support isn't 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 don't 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 don't 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're 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're 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's 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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