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Uncontested Divorce in Pennsylvania

A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Pennsylvania. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.

Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Pennsylvania

The facts that shape a Pennsylvania divorce — confirmed with you during intake.

Where you file

Court of Common Pleas

Residency requirement

One spouse must have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 6 months before filing.

Court filing fee

$350 typical ($300-400) — varies by county, passed through at cost

Waiting period

90-day waiting period for a mutual-consent no-fault divorce after the complaint is served.

Grounds

Pennsylvania allows no-fault divorce by mutual consent when both spouses agree the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Typical timeline

About 3–5 months for a mutual-consent case after the 90-day period.

Serving your spouse

Serve the other spouse within 30 days (or 90 days if they live out of state). If they agree to the divorce, they can sign and return the Acceptance of Service

Fee waiver

Available if you qualify (called In Forma Pauperis)

Common Pennsylvania Divorce Forms

Complaint in Divorce
Affidavit of Consent
Praecipe to Transmit Record
Divorce Decree

SimpleDivorce prepares the exact forms your Pennsylvania court requires — you never track them down yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers specific to filing in Pennsylvania.

SimpleDivorce prepares your Pennsylvania divorce forms, walks you and your spouse through signing, files with the court, and can serve your spouse when needed. You never visit a courthouse unless the court requires a brief final hearing.

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