PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Divorce Statistics 2025
Comprehensive divorce data for the fifth most populous state in the nation
State Divorce Rate
2.2per 1,000
Annual Filings
35,000
Average Duration
9.2years
Median Cost
$14,300
Divorce Filings by County
| County | Annual Filings | Rate per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 8,200 | 2.5 |
| Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) | 5,400 | 2.3 |
| Montgomery County | 3,100 | 1.9 |
| Bucks County | 2,400 | 1.9 |
| Delaware County | 2,100 | 1.8 |
| Lancaster County | 1,900 | 1.8 |
| Chester County | 1,700 | 1.6 |
| York County | 1,650 | 1.9 |
Pennsylvania Divorce Facts
- Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state
- 6-month residency requirement before filing
- Fault and no-fault grounds available
- 90-day mandatory waiting period for no-fault divorce
- Mutual consent divorce available when both parties agree
Cost Breakdown
Filing Fees
$300-$400
Uncontested (no attorney)
$1,800-$4,000
Mediated Divorce
$5,000-$9,500
Contested (with attorneys)
$14,000-$55,000+
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