Time Frame for Uncontested Divorce Getting divorced in Pennsylvania can take anywhere from 90 days to 12 months, depending on the issues involved.
How to File an Uncontested Divorce in Pennsylvania. To file for an uncontested divorce, you must download and fill out the proper forms from the Pennsylvania Judicial System website. You'll then have to sign them and provide copies to the court clerk in the county where your spouse lives.
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.
Legally, yes. You do not need to hire a lawyer to file for an uncontested divorce application in PA; however there are many reasons why you should still consider doing so. First, there are still things that can go wrong and work to your disadvantage even in an uncontested divorce.