Pennsylvania Divorce Guide
Complete guide to divorce laws, costs, timeline, and process in Pennsylvania
Updated for 2026 with state-specific AI predictions
Updated for 2026 with state-specific AI predictions
6-18 months
Average Duration
$14,300
Average Cost
6 months
Residency Req.
90 days
Waiting Period
Verified95
Pennsylvania Divorce Quick Facts
Property Division
Equitable DistributionGrounds
Fault or no-faultAlimony
Duration, age, income, standard of livingChild Support
Income shares modelWhat Makes Pennsylvania Divorce Unique
Both fault and no-fault available
90-day waiting period from service
Equitable distribution state
Alimony pendente lite during proceedings
Shared custody encouraged
Parent education required
Pennsylvania Divorce Process Timeline
- Week 1-2
Filing
Meet residency requirement (6 months), file petition, serve spouse - Month 1-3
Response & Discovery
Spouse responds, both parties exchange financial information and documents - Month 3-8
Negotiation
Settlement discussions, mediation if required, division of assets and debts - Month 9-12
Finalization
Court approval, waiting period (90 days), final decree entered
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Family Law Attorneys
150+
Mediators
45+
Divorce Coaches
60+
CDFAs
30+
Therapists
80+
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Based on Pennsylvania laws and historical cases
Based on Pennsylvania laws and historical cases