Pennsylvania law permits parties to proceed in either a fault based divorce or a no-fault based divorce. If both parties consent to a final divorce decree, and less than two years have lapsed since the parties separated, there is a mandatory ninety (90) day waiting period following service of a Complaint in Divorce until either party may request the Court grant a final divorce decree.
Failure to raise claims including, but not limited to, property distribution, spousal support, alimony pendent lite, alimony, or counsel fees, prior to the entry of a final divorce decree may constitute a waiver of such claims. Accordingly, it is important to discuss your options with an attorney prior to consenting to the entry of a final divorce decree.
In some circumstances, it may not be advantageous for a spouse to be the moving party in a divorce action. Electing to file a divorce complaint prior to speaking with an attorney may shorten the amount of time a party receives spousal support/alimony pendente lite.
Contact Karen Goldberg, Esq., P.C. today to discuss your options with respect to a Pennsylvania Divorce. Schedule an initial consultation to go over your relevant facts and review your options with an attorney.