You may file for divorce in Philadelphia County if you or your spouse lived in Pennsylvania for the 6 months immediately before the filing of the divorce. DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES. Chapter. 1.If you co-own property with one or more individuals and need help with partitioning, call us at Richard L. Vanderslice, P.C. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Petitioning to partition is a legal right and the process starts with filing a petition with the Clerk of Court. Petition rules vary from state to state. A partition and exchange agreement is a legal contract between divorcing couples that outlines the terms of their property division and distribution.