Bensalem Divorce Lawyer

The Law Offices of Michael Kuldiner, P.C. represents Bensalem residents in divorce, custody, and support matters from its Feasterville office at 922 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053, which borders Bensalem and is about 10 minutes from most of the township. Bensalem divorces are filed in Bucks County. Call (215) 942-2100 for a consultation.

A Divorce Firm Minutes from Bensalem

We will be straightforward: our firm does not have an office inside Bensalem Township. We serve Bensalem from our Feasterville office at 922 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053. Feasterville borders Bensalem, and the office sits just off the Street Road and Bustleton Pike corridor, roughly 10 minutes from most Bensalem neighborhoods.

For Bensalem families, that proximity matters. Divorce involves repeated meetings: document review, strategy sessions, settlement discussions. Meeting your attorney near home beats driving to Doylestown or Center City every time. We handle the courthouse side for you.

Where Bensalem Divorces Are Filed

Bensalem Township is part of Bucks County. A Bensalem resident’s divorce complaint is filed with the Bucks County Prothonotary’s Family Division in Doylestown and proceeds in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. When a conference or hearing is needed, it is typically held in Doylestown, including at the Bucks County Justice Center at 100 N. Main Street.

To file for divorce in Pennsylvania, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for six months before filing (23 Pa.C.S. § 3104(b)). Our attorneys prepare, file, and serve every document, so most clients never travel to Doylestown unless a court appearance is actually required.

Grounds and Timelines Under Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania recognizes both no-fault and fault divorce. Nearly all Bensalem divorces proceed on no-fault grounds:

  • Mutual consent (23 Pa.C.S. § 3301(c)): both spouses sign affidavits of consent after a 90-day waiting period that begins when the complaint is served. This is the fastest path to a decree.
  • One-year separation (23 Pa.C.S. § 3301(d)): if one spouse will not consent, the divorce can move forward after the spouses have lived separate and apart for one year. This one-year period applies to separations beginning after December 5, 2016.

Fault grounds such as adultery and cruel treatment still exist under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), but they are rarely used because the no-fault routes are usually faster and less expensive to prove.

Property Division, Alimony, and Support

Pennsylvania divides marital property through equitable distribution under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502. The court weighs 13 statutory factors, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, and contributions as a homemaker. Equitable means fair under the circumstances, not an automatic 50/50 split.

Pennsylvania law also separates three distinct types of spousal payments, and using the right one matters:

  • Spousal support: paid after separation, even before a divorce is filed, calculated under the income-based guidelines in Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16.
  • Alimony pendente lite (APL): paid while the divorce is pending so a dependent spouse can litigate on equal footing.
  • Alimony: paid after the divorce decree, awarded only when the court finds it necessary under the 17 factors in 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701.

Our divorce lawyers handle every stage, from the initial complaint through equitable distribution and alimony. For couples planning ahead, we also draft prenuptial agreements that can simplify property questions if a marriage later ends.

Custody and Child Support for Bensalem Families

Custody in Bucks County is decided under the best-interest factors in 23 Pa.C.S. § 5328, which, since the 2024 Kayden’s Law amendments, require courts to give substantial weighted consideration to the factors affecting the child’s safety. Most cases move through court-connected conferences before any trial, and well-prepared parents resolve the majority of disputes there. We represent parents in legal and physical custody cases, relocations, and modifications through our divorce and custody services.

Child support follows the statewide guidelines in Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16, based on the parents’ combined net incomes and administered locally through Bucks County Domestic Relations. A child support lawyer makes sure the calculation reflects actual earnings, childcare and health insurance costs, and any grounds for deviation.

Why Bensalem Families Choose a Neighboring Firm

  • Genuinely close: the Feasterville office is minutes from the Street Road corridor, Neshaminy Mall, and Route 1, without the drive to Doylestown or Philadelphia.
  • Bucks County focus: we appear regularly in Bucks County family court and also maintain a Doylestown office steps from the courthouse for hearing days.
  • Full family-law practice: divorce, custody, child and spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and the real estate issues that often follow a divorce, such as selling or refinancing the marital home.

We regularly represent clients throughout the Bensalem area, including Trevose, Andalusia, Cornwells Heights, and Croydon.

Our Attorneys

  • Michael Kuldiner, founding attorney, concentrates on family law, real estate, and prenuptial agreements, a useful combination when a divorce involves a house or investment property.
  • Michael Petro focuses on divorce, child custody, and support litigation.
  • Loretta Golding handles litigation and estate planning, including the will and beneficiary updates most people need after a divorce.

Talk to a Divorce Lawyer Near Bensalem

If you are considering divorce or have been served with a complaint, early advice protects your options. Call (215) 942-2100 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at the Feasterville office, minutes from Bensalem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a Bensalem resident file for divorce?

Bensalem is in Bucks County, so the divorce complaint is filed with the Bucks County Prothonotary’s Family Division in Doylestown and the case proceeds in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. Our office prepares and files everything for you.

Do I have to go to Doylestown for my divorce?

Usually not. Most no-fault divorces are completed on paperwork without any court appearance. If a conference or hearing is required, it takes place in Doylestown, often at the Bucks County Justice Center, and some conferences can be handled remotely.

How long does a divorce take in Bucks County?

A mutual consent divorce under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3301(c) requires a 90-day waiting period after service, so cooperative cases often finish within about four to six months. Without consent, a one-year separation is required under § 3301(d), and contested property or custody issues extend the timeline further.

Do you have an office in Bensalem?

No. We serve Bensalem from our Feasterville office at 922 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053, which borders Bensalem Township and is about 10 minutes from most Bensalem neighborhoods.

Can I file in Bucks County if my spouse lives somewhere else?

Often yes. Under Pa.R.C.P. 1920.2, a divorce can be filed in the county where either spouse lives once the spouses have been separated for at least six months, and sooner in Bucks County if your spouse agrees or lives outside Pennsylvania. At least one spouse must also have lived in Pennsylvania for six months before filing (23 Pa.C.S. § 3104(b)).

Will our property be split 50/50?

Not automatically. Pennsylvania uses equitable distribution under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502, which weighs 13 factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, and homemaker contributions. The result is a fair division, which may or may not be equal.

What is the difference between spousal support, APL, and alimony?

Spousal support can be paid after separation and before a divorce is filed. Alimony pendente lite (APL) supports a dependent spouse while the divorce is pending. Alimony is paid after the decree under the 17 factors in 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701. Support and APL amounts follow the Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16 guidelines.

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