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Divorce Costs in Pennsylvania
Equitable Distribution • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$333
Avg. Attorney Rate
$275/hr
Timeline
6 months
Waiting Period
90 days
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$1,800 — $5,000
Contested Range$12,000 — $40,000
State Overview
Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
Pennsylvania allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is a mandatory 90-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.
The average attorney rate in Pennsylvania is $275 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,800 to $5,000, while a contested divorce can range from $12,000 to $40,000.
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