Berks County Family Lawyer

Family law disputes in Berks County require an attorney who understands the financial and personal stakes involved. Whether you are facing a contested divorce, a custody modification, or a dispute over marital property, the decisions made in your case will affect your family for years. At Petrelli Previtera, LLC, we represent clients in Reading, Wyomissing, Boyertown, and throughout Berks County in divorce, child custody, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and related matters.

Berks County family law cases are heard at the Berks County Courthouse on Court Street in Reading. Our West Chester office is approximately 50 minutes from downtown Reading, and we regularly travel to Berks County for court appearances, client meetings, and mediations. We also maintain offices in Norristown, Doylestown, Abington, Wayne, Allentown, and Philadelphia.

How We Help Families in Berks County

Divorce. We help Berks County residents navigate every stage of the divorce process, from the initial filing through final settlement or trial. Pennsylvania’s no-fault divorce with mutual consent allows couples to finalize their divorce 90 days after both parties agree, while a unilateral no-fault filing requires a full year of separation. For couples who own a business together, whether a manufacturing operation, a restaurant, or a professional practice, divorce raises additional questions about business valuation, continuation, and buyout structures. We address these financial complexities alongside the standard issues of custody, support, and property division. Learn more about divorce in Pennsylvania.

Child Custody. Custody disputes in Berks County are decided under Pennsylvania’s 16 best-interest factors. We help parents develop custody arrangements that reflect their children’s actual routines, including school schedules, childcare arrangements, medical providers, and extracurricular activities. For parents in different school districts within Berks County, we address how school enrollment and transportation will work under various custody arrangements. We represent parents in custody conferences, mediations, and hearings, and we handle modification cases when circumstances change. Learn more about child custody.

Equitable Distribution. Property division in Berks County can involve a range of assets, from family homes and farmland to small businesses and retirement savings. Pennsylvania’s equitable distribution law considers 11 factors, and the result is a fair division based on the specific circumstances of the marriage. We identify and classify every marital asset and debt, arrange for professional valuations when needed, and present a distribution proposal that accounts for both the short-term and long-term financial impact on our client. Learn more about equitable distribution.

Alimony and Spousal Support. Alimony cases in Berks County may involve one spouse who has been the primary breadwinner and another who has focused on raising children or managing the household. The court evaluates 17 factors to determine whether alimony is appropriate, how much, and for how long. We also handle spousal support claims during the divorce process and APL (alimony pendente lite), which provides financial stability while the divorce is pending. Learn more about spousal support.

Child Support. Child support in Pennsylvania is calculated based on both parents’ net incomes and the number of overnights each parent has with the child. For Berks County parents who are self-employed or whose income varies, calculating net income for support purposes requires careful analysis of tax returns, business records, and cash flow. We help parents get accurate support orders and pursue modifications when income or custody arrangements change.

Why Families in Berks County Choose Petrelli Previtera

Petrelli Previtera is an Inc. 5000-recognized firm that focuses exclusively on family law. Our attorneys have represented families in Berks County and the greater Reading area for years, and we make the distance from our office seamless for our clients. We schedule meetings at times that work for Berks County families, and we handle court appearances in Reading without delay.

Focusing exclusively on family law means every attorney in our firm handles custody, divorce, support, and property division cases daily. That level of concentration produces better preparation, more informed strategy, and stronger results for clients.

Communities We Serve in Berks County

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