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Bucks County Divorce Attorneys

Depending on numerous factors — duration of the marriage, relationship of the divorcing couple, and whether or not there are children involved — a Pennsylvania divorce proceeding can take many different paths. You need an experienced attorney who can vigilantly protect your best interests from start to finish in a divorce proceeding.

At Ashby Law Offices, LLC, our Bucks County family and divorce lawyers have the knowledge and diverse backgrounds necessary to efficiently guide a client through complex legal matters. Our team works with clients throughout the area, including Bucks County, Montgomery County and Lehigh County, with convenient offices in Quakertown, Allentown (near Fogelsville) and Doylestown.

We understand that a divorce is made up of numerous factors that must be addressed and resolved, including:

Child Support
Child Custody
Spousal Support / Alimony
Visitation
Asset Division
Debt Division
Division of Retirement Accounts
Possession, Sale and/or Division of Real Estate
Joint Expenses and Debt

Our divorce attorneys are well-equipped to handle simple, complex and high-asset divorces for our clients. Perhaps you should consider divorce mediation to reduce the tension and expense that accompanies litigation.Learn more about the advantages of divorce mediation.

Marital Separation in Pennsylvania

Couples separate... this situation creates many issues, among them are custody of the children, support and the protection of your assets. It is wise to seek the counsel of an experienced family law attorney or mediator who can help you create a workable separation agreement.

Even though Pennsylvania laws regarding legal separation are elusive, a Separation Agreement can be drafted that includes the terms of a durable arrangement, including concerns such as child custody, visitation, support, division of financial responsibility and real estate and/or property division.

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Separation and Divorce Attorneys in Quakertown, Allentown and Doylestown

If you have questions regarding Pennsylvania divorce and separation, contact Ashby Law Offices, LLC at 215-536-7606 or through our convenient online contact form. We offer a free telephone consultation and we accept most major credit cards as payment for services.

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