Divorce

Under the divorce law there are two ways to obtain a no-fault divorce. One way is to file a Complaint alleging that the marriage is irretrievably broken; and if both parties sign Affidavits of Consent, a divorce can be granted 90 days after the filing and service of the Divorce Complaint.

A party is not required, however, to sign and file an Affidavit of Consent. Therefore, the second no-fault provision states that if the parties live separate and apart for a period of two years, a divorce can be granted over the objection of the other party.

Pennsylvania also retains certain fault grounds such as adultery, indignities and cruel and barbarous treatment.