Pennsylvania recognizes two types of no-fault divorce grounds: (1) consent divorce and (2) unilateral divorce.
- Consent Divorce: For a divorce to be considered a consent divorce, both parties must mutually agree to the divorce and confirm this decision through an affidavit. In the affidavit, both must state that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” and that reconciliation is not possible. The court will not grant a consent divorce until at least 90 days have passed.
- Unilateral Divorce: In a unilateral divorce, one party must state that the couple has been living apart for at least one year, and that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” with no chance for reconciliation. The parties may still live under the same roof as long as it is proven that they are no longer cohabiting.
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