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Generally, uncontested, no-fault divorces take the least amount of time. When you file uncontested, you and the other party must agree on the terms of your divorce, including child custody, child support, alimony, and asset/debt division.

What Does It Mean to Be Legally Separated in Pennsylvania? Couples in Pennsylvania cannot be ?legally separated? because there is no legal status for separated but still married couples. If a couple wants to separate and have it enforced by the law, they must be eligible for and obtain a divorce.

A divorce case is started with the filing of a ?Complaint.? There are two forms that must be attached to the Complaint: the ?Notice to Defend and Claim Rights? must be attached on top, and the ?Verification? must be attached on the bottom. The Complaint is filed in the office where legal pleadings are filed.

Pursuing an uncontested or mutual consent divorce in Pennsylvania without hiring an attorney is the cheapest route. You can expect approximately a $300 fee to file your divorce papers. There can be an additional cost between $150 and $1,500 in case you use the support of an online service.

Divorce Filing Fees in Pennsylvania If you can't afford to pay the filing fees, you can ask the judge to waive the fees. You can request a fee waiver by filing a Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. If the court grants your request to waive fees, you won't have to pay any court costs during your divorce.

You can serve your spouse with divorce papers via mail or personal service, which means a third party who is not related to you hands the forms to your spouse or someone at their residence or place of business. Often, a deputy sheriff or process server will serve your spouse with papers.