Filing for Divorce in Pennsylvania

Step 1: Prepare and File the Necessary Documents

To initiate a divorce in Pennsylvania, you must file a “Complaint.” This document requires two accompanying forms:

  1. Notice to Defend and Claim Rights: This form is placed on top of the Complaint.
  2. Verification: This form is attached at the bottom of the Complaint.

The Complaint is filed in the appropriate legal filing office in your county. At the time of filing, you will need to pay a filing fee unless you have been approved to proceed In Forma Pauperis (a request for this must be filed along with your Complaint).

The caption at the top of the Complaint and all related forms must include:

  • The name of the county.
  • Your name.
  • Your spouse’s name.
  • The docket number assigned by the filing office.

This caption must remain consistent across all documents filed during the case, regardless of who submits them.

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