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Pennsylvania Family Law — What You Need to Know Before Filing

 Learn how divorce, alimony, custody, and child support work under Pennsylvania law. Ambler Law Offices, LLC helps protect your family and financial future.

When you’re facing divorce or a family law matter in Pennsylvania, it’s important to understand how the law views your rights, your property, and your children. 

At Ambler Law Offices, LLC, we help clients across PA protect their future and make informed legal decisions.

Pennsylvania courts divide marital property through equitable distribution, not a strict 50/50 split. Factors include:

• Length of the marriage
   
• Each spouse’s income and earning capacity
   
• Assets brought into the marriage
   
• Contributions as a homemaker or caregiver
   

Proper financial documentation and legal advocacy can help ensure fairness.

There are three main types of spousal support:

1. Spousal support (before filing for divorce)
    
2. Alimony pendente lite (APL) (during the divorce)
    
3. Alimony (after the divorce is finalized)
    

Each is based on need and ability to pay, as well as 17 statutory factors (23 Pa.C.S. § 3701).

Pennsylvania uses a “best interests” standard, considering:

• Child’s relationship with each parent
   
• Stability of each home environment
   
• History of abuse, substance use, or criminal charges
   
• Child’s preferences (depending on age)
   

Child support follows PA state guidelines, using income from both parents.

Family law cases are emotional and legally complex. We help you:

• Avoid common pitfalls
   
• Advocate for custody and support that reflect your child’s needs
   
• Secure a fair outcome in property and spousal support matters
   

Contact Ambler Law Offices, LLC today for a personalized family law consultation.

If you’re at the point of filing or considering separation or divorce in Pennsylvania, contact us now for a case evaluation and strategy discussion. (717.525.5822)

The above information is general information only and is not intended to provide legal advice.