Spouse Application File For Divorce In Philadelphia
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You do not need a lawyer to file for divorce in Pennsylvania. You will need to file a complaint in divorce stating the grounds for your divorce and other claims you are making, including equitable distribution, custody, support - both spousal and child, and alimony.
When a married couple residing in Pennsylvania wishes to legally divorce they desire a swift resolution to divorce proceedings. Couples who want to end their marriage pursuing a “no-fault” divorce have to be separated for 1 year before filing. However, in some situations spouses can get divorced quicker.
STEP ONE: The Notice to Defend and Divorce Complaint A divorce case is started with the filing of a “Complaint.” There are two forms that must be attached to the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” must be attached on top, and the “Verification” must be attached on the bottom.
On average, divorce in Pennsylvania can take 9 to 12 months. If spouses pursue the route of “no-fault” divorce a spouse only needs to allege an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage and the other party will or will not consent.
The easiest type of divorce, which takes the least amount of time, is called an uncontested divorce. If you're able to quickly come to an agreement with your spouse about alimony and division of property, your divorce can proceed through divorce court rather quickly.
It used to be that couples were required to go through a three-year separation. Lawmakers reduced that to two years in 1988. Last October, the governor signed the law scaling separation time to one year. Anyone filing for divorce since the new law took effect in December now must complete just a one-year separation.
STEP ONE: The Notice to Defend and Divorce Complaint A divorce case is started with the filing of a “Complaint.” There are two forms that must be attached to the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” must be attached on top, and the “Verification” must be attached on the bottom.
You do not need a lawyer to file for divorce in Pennsylvania. You will need to file a complaint in divorce stating the grounds for your divorce and other claims you are making, including equitable distribution, custody, support - both spousal and child, and alimony.
