No-Fault Divorces in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, no-fault divorces are categorized into two types: consent divorce and unilateral divorce.

1. Consent Divorce

  • Requires mutual agreement between both parties, affirmed through an affidavit.
  • The affidavit must state that the marriage is irretrievably broken with no chance of reconciliation.
  • The court cannot grant the divorce until at least 90 days after filing.

2. Unilateral Divorce

  • In this case, one party must allege that they have been living apart for at least one year.
  • Similar to consent divorce, it must also be affirmed that the marriage is irretrievably broken with no possibility of reconciliation.
  • Living apart can include living under the same roof, provided there is proof that cohabitation has ceased.

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