The Divorce Attorneys You Want By Your Side

Last updated on April 22, 2026

The end of a marriage is never easy. Even in amicable cases, disputes and complications can arise with regard to any aspect of the split. That’s why you should always have a divorce attorney you can trust.

At Schimizzi Law, LLC, our family law attorneys can protect your interests and help you navigate the divorce process. Since 1980, our firm has provided exceptional local services in family law cases and other legal areas to people throughout the Greensburg community.

Addressing The Many Issues That Arise In Divorce Cases

Divorce involves many considerations. You may have spent years or decades building a life together. Now, you must address how to untangle that shared life and go your separate ways.

Our divorce lawyers can help you address all aspects of the divorce, including:

• Child custody and support: When you and your spouse have minor children, ensuring that their needs are met is of course your top priority. We can help you pursue a custody arrangement that protects your rights as a parent and serves the best interests of the children. We can also address child support issues, which typically go hand-in-hand with custody.
• Property division: Splitting up your property in a way that’s fair and equitable can be a challenging task. Our lawyers can protect your property interests and help you arrive at a favorable outcome.
• Alimony: Alimony isn’t awarded in every case. Pennsylvania law sets out various factors that inform alimony determinations. We can advise you of your options for pursuing or challenging alimony.
• Post-divorce modifications: Even after the divorce is final, you still may encounter life changes that require revisiting issues such as child custody, child support and alimony. Our lawyers can help you address those in a diligent, thoughtful manner.

We are highly knowledgeable in the intricacies of Pennsylvania divorce law. As skilled trial lawyers and strong negotiators, we can represent you in both settlement negotiations and in litigation.

What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania allows divorcing spouses to file no-fault divorces without proof of misconduct. The state also allows fault-based divorces when there is proof of actionable marital circumstances.

There are two primary options for a no-fault divorce. Spouses can pursue a 3301(c) mutual consent divorce. If both spouses sign affidavits affirming the marriage is broken, they can divorce in approximately 90 days. Alternatively, either spouse can pursue a 3301(d) no-fault divorce based on the irretrievable breakdown of the marital relationship if they have lived separately for at least a year.

Fault-based divorces require proof of specific forms of marital misconduct. The current grounds for fault divorce in Pennsylvania include:

• Adultery: Having a physical relationship outside of marriage
• Desertion: Intentionally abandoning the marital home and relationship for at least a year
• Cruel and barbarous treatment: Engaging in abusive conduct that puts the health or life of one spouse at risk
• Bigamy: Entering into marriage while still married to someone else
• Imprisonment: Serving a sentence after a conviction of two or more years in state custody
• Indignities: Engaging in inappropriate conduct that makes one spouse’s daily life intolerable

Even those with proof of fault often prefer no-fault divorce filings because they are faster, although fault-based divorces can be beneficial in specific circumstances. We can help you determine which approach is better given your situation.

The Pennsylvania Divorce Process

To qualify for a Pennsylvania divorce, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for six months before filing. The filing spouse determines whether they intend to pursue a no-fault or fault-based divorce. They must complete the necessary paperwork and submit it to the Court of Common Pleas.

After filing the paperwork, providing service to the other spouse is the next step. The spouse served with divorce paperwork generally has 20 days to file an official response with the courts if they disagree with the proposed terms for property division, child custody and financial support.

Spouses have the option of working cooperatively to settle their disagreements, but if they cannot, litigation in family court may be required. Our team can help you fulfill the necessary steps to file for divorce. We can also assist with a prompt response to a divorce petition and offer advocacy during negotiations to help present a compelling case if litigation becomes necessary.

Learn More About Our Divorce Lawyers

We invite you to reach out to us online and arrange a consultation to find out if we are the right fit for you. You can also call our firm at 724-972-4524.