Taking a Reasonable Approach to Divorce Gets Good Results
Family Law Attorneys in Pennsylvania
Taking a reasonable approach to any problem generally leads to reasonable responses from others.
Divorce is no different, in our experience at Prince Law Offices, P.C., in southeastern Pennsylvania.
In fact, wherever it is possible and appropriate, we encourage clients to settle their differences with their spouses outside of court. This approach to the divorce process improves everyone's chances of finding acceptable compromises that put you on the right footing for finding long-term happiness after the dust has settled.
Protect your rights with a divorce lawyer you can trust — someone with the knowledge, skill and experience to achieve positive results, and the integrity it takes to provide the personal attention and service you deserve. Call or contact Prince Law Offices, P.C., and arrange for your free consultation today.
In Pennsylvania, there are three ways to get divorced. Two options are no-fault options and one option requires one spouse to prove that the other spouse is "at fault" in a specific way. It is also important to know that the divorce action only ends the legal marriage, so that the spouses may remarry if they wish. Other legal actions are necessary to resolve questions relating to child custody, child support, alimony and the division of marital property.
The three ways to obtain a divorce in Pennsylvania are:
- Consensual no-fault divorce: If both spouses agree to the divorce, the divorce may be finalized as early as 90 days after one spouse files the divorce papers. This procedure is sometimes called an uncontested no-fault divorce.
- Contested no-fault divorce: If one spouse doesn't want to get divorced, Pennsylvania law requires the spouses to live apart for two years before granting a divorce. The spouses may negotiate a formal separation agreement to make temporary decisions about children and finances during the separation period. After two years, the divorce court will grant the divorce even if one spouse still refuses to agree to the divorce.
- Divorce on fault grounds: This is a somewhat old-fashioned way to get a divorce, although in some cases it may be preferable to a contested no-fault divorce. A fault divorce does not have a waiting period. One spouse must prove that he or she is "innocent and injured" and that the other spouse committed one of the marital faults in Pennsylvania's divorce laws — including abandonment, extramarital affair and physical or mental abuse.
In addition to providing legal representation in uncontested and contested divorce proceedings, the divorce lawyers of Prince Law Offices, P.C., help clients resolve all issues that come up both during and after a divorce or legal separation:
- Child custody and custody mediation
- Negotiation of visitation agreements or parenting time plans
- Child support calculations
- Alimony
- Division of marital property
- Division of retirement benefits, savings, stocks, etc.
- Business valuations
- Relocation with children after divorce
- Protection from abuse (PFA) orders
- Grandparent visitation negotiations
- Paternity issues
- Enforcement of divorce-related agreements or court orders via contempt petitions
- Post-divorce modification of custody, visitation and support orders
As much as we strive to resolve differences between spouses outside of court, we also recognize that sometimes a divorce or custody trial is the only way to resolve a conflict. If this applies in your case, our attorneys will vigorously advocate for you, and for the best interests of your children, every step of the way. At the same time, you can also depend on us to manage the litigation wisely, litigate only what needs to be litigated and control costs.
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friends, neighbors and co-workers. Today, let us earn yours.
If you are considering divorce or legal separation, we encourage you to get the facts, learn about your rights and explore your options.
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