Filing information for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Family Division. Get your Pennsylvania divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
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1501 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone
(215) 686-9000
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Website
www.courts.phila.govFiling Fee
$333
Waiting Period
90 days (mutual consent)
Court Type
Court of Common Pleas
Prepare your COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Philadelphia County clerk's office (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Family Division) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Philadelphia County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 90 days (mutual consent) waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Pennsylvania divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Philadelphia County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Summons / Divorce Complaint / Acceptance of Service
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
DECREE IN DIVORCE
Pennsylvania uses 'Plaintiff' and 'Defendant' in divorce proceedings. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
One of the parties must have been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least 6 months immediately before filing the Complaint.
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Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online prepares your core Pennsylvania court forms, including the COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Family Division's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Family Division at 1501 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The filing fee is $333. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Pennsylvania-specific forms for you.
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Family Division is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Philadelphia County is $333. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Family Division is located at 1501 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. You can reach the clerk's office at (215) 686-9000.
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