PENNSYLVANIA DIVORCE &

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Residency Requirements for a Pennsylvania Divorce

You must be a legal resident of Pennsyvlania.  Legal residency means that you have lived in the state for a certain amount of time or you did so recently, such as within the previous 90 days. Either party to the divorce can file based upon residency. As long as one person is a resident, it does not matter where the other party lives.

Grounds for Divorce

Pennsylvania allows you to file for divorce based on certain grounds. "Grounds" refer to the reasons for the divorce.  Grounds could include adultery or abuse. Pennsylvania allows a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences, which means you and your spouse no longer get along in such a way that the marriage can be maintained. 

Contested or Uncontested Divorce

In a "contested" divorce, the parties do not agree on how to resolve their differences.  Disputed issues can include alimony, child support, child custody, and how to split the marital assets.  If the spouses cannot reach an agreement, contested divorces are decided by a judge. An "uncontested" divorce means both parties agree to the divorce and have reached a mutual agreement on how to resolve the marital issues.

Final Decree of Divorce

After you and your spouse have gone through the divorce process, the judge will sign the final divorce decree. Once this happens, you and your spouse are legally divorced. If you and your spouse later decide that you want to get back together you will have to obtain a new marriage license and remarry in whichever state you choose.

The Morgan Law Firm Can Help

Divorce laws can be complicated.  We can help you.

Contact us today for a free consultation.

WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING

FAMILY LAW SERVICES

Adoption

We want to help you complete your family.  Whether you are adding a child to your family through a traditional adoption or you are considering your partner or spouse's biological child, we will be there to guide you through this complicated process.

Custody

Looking out for the best interests of your child is the most important thing a parent can do for a child.  Although divorce ends the marital relationship, there is nothing that will end your responsibility to your child. 

We understand the needs of working parents.  We strive to create amicable resolutions that benefit the child. 

Guardianship

Caring for an elderly or disabled loved one can be difficult.  The legal rights and responsibilities of the person can be subject to strict laws, regulations, and private business policies.  We are prepared to help you navigate the court system to create the legal relationship necessary to care for your loved one.

Protection From Abuse

Domestic Violence is Wrong.  We can help.  If you have been abused, you should contact law enforcement as soon as possible.  Then you should contact us to help you obtain a Protection From Abuse Order. 

However, we recognize that some allegations of abuse are false.  We can help the falsely accused navigate the court system to be assured his/her rights are protected.

Same-Sex Couples

Pennsylvania currently prohibits same-sex couples from marrying.  However, we have been able to help same sex couples work within the law to be assured their rights are protected.  We have helped same-sex couples adopt children, create estate plans, power of attorney, and advanced healthcare  directives.