Bucks County Family Lawyer
Family law matters in Bucks County affect every part of your daily life, from where your children go to school to how your financial future looks after a divorce. At Petrelli Previtera, LLC, we represent clients in Doylestown, Newtown, Langhorne, Yardley, and throughout Bucks County in divorce, child custody, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and related matters.
Bucks County family law cases are heard at the Bucks County Courthouse on East Court Street in Doylestown. Our Doylestown office at 123 N. Broad Street is in the same town as the courthouse, and our attorneys appear in Bucks County courts regularly. We also maintain offices in Abington, Wayne, Norristown, West Chester, Allentown, and Philadelphia.
How We Help Families in Bucks County
Divorce. Whether you and your spouse agree on most terms or face significant disagreements, we help Bucks County residents navigate every stage of the divorce process. Pennsylvania allows no-fault divorce through mutual consent after 90 days, or through a one-year separation when one party does not consent. We also handle fault-based divorces when the facts warrant it. For couples exploring alternatives to litigation, we guide clients through mediation, which can reduce costs and give both parties more control over the outcome. Learn more about divorce in Pennsylvania.
Child Custody. Bucks County families navigating custody disputes need an attorney who understands both the law and the practical realities of co-parenting. Pennsylvania’s 16 best-interest factors guide the court’s decision, and we help parents present their case through those factors. We develop custody proposals that address daily routines, school-year and summer schedules, holiday rotations with specific dates and times, transportation logistics, and communication protocols. For parents facing relocation issues, we handle cases under Pennsylvania’s custody relocation statute, which requires court approval before a parent can move a child a significant distance. Learn more about child custody.
Equitable Distribution. Property division in Bucks County often involves family homes in communities like Doylestown, Newtown, or Yardley, along with retirement assets, investment accounts, and sometimes business interests. Pennsylvania’s equitable distribution system uses 11 factors to determine a fair, though not necessarily equal, division. We work through the identification, valuation, and classification of every marital asset and debt to build a case that protects our client’s financial position. Learn more about property division.
Alimony and Spousal Support. The court considers 17 factors in determining alimony in Pennsylvania, including each spouse’s earning capacity, the length of the marriage, and the standard of living established during the marriage. In Bucks County, where many households rely on one primary earner while the other manages the home and children, spousal support and alimony claims are common. We help clients on both sides of these disputes understand what the law provides and what to expect. Learn more about spousal support.
Child Support. Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines are based on both parents’ net incomes and the number of overnights each parent has. Additional expenses, including health insurance premiums, unreimbursed medical costs, childcare, and private school tuition, can be factored into the calculation. We help Bucks County parents with new support orders, modifications based on changed circumstances, and enforcement when payments fall behind.
Why Families in Bucks County Choose Petrelli Previtera
Our Doylestown office places us in the heart of Bucks County, and our attorneys have handled cases throughout this county for years. Petrelli Previtera focuses exclusively on family law, which means every attorney, paralegal, and support staff member works on family law cases every day. That specialization matters when your case involves nuanced custody arrangements, complex asset division, or contested support claims.
We are an Inc. 5000-recognized firm with offices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. Bucks County clients benefit from a firm with national resources and the ability to handle cases that cross state lines.
Communities We Serve in Bucks County
Doylestown | Newtown | Langhorne | Yardley | Levittown | Quakertown | New Hope | Warminster | Chalfont | Perkasie | Sellersville | Bristol | Morrisville | Warrington | Wrightstown | Buckingham | Solebury | Plumstead
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