Court Filing & Document Retrieval in Pennsylvania
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In Pennsylvania, about 3–5 months for a mutual-consent case after the 90-day period.
File My DivorceFiling in Pennsylvania
Court: Court of Common Pleas
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 6 months before filing.
Filing fee: Roughly $300–$400 depending on county (passed through at cost).
Waiting period: 90-day waiting period for a mutual-consent no-fault divorce after the complaint is served.
How It Works
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your Pennsylvania divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. One spouse must have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 6 months before filing.