Delaware County Family Lawyer
When a family law matter arises in Delaware County, you need an attorney who is prepared from day one. Custody disputes, property division, and support determinations will shape your family’s future. At Petrelli Previtera, LLC, we represent clients in Media, Springfield, Havertown, Drexel Hill, and throughout Delaware County in divorce, child custody, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and related matters.
Delaware County family law cases are heard at the Delaware County Courthouse on West Front Street in Media. Our West Chester office is approximately 20 minutes from the courthouse, and our Philadelphia office on Walnut Street provides an additional convenient location for Delaware County clients. Our attorneys appear regularly in Delaware County courts.
How We Help Families in Delaware County
Divorce. Delaware County residents considering divorce have several paths forward under Pennsylvania law. A no-fault divorce with mutual consent can be finalized after 90 days. When one spouse does not consent, the other can file after a one-year separation. Fault-based grounds are also available. Many Delaware County families are navigating divorce while managing careers in Philadelphia or the surrounding suburbs, with children in established school districts and routines they want to preserve. We help clients develop a strategy that accounts for these priorities. Learn more about divorce in Pennsylvania.
Child Custody. Custody disputes in Delaware County are resolved under Pennsylvania’s best-interest standard, which requires the court to evaluate 16 factors. We help parents focus on the factors that matter most in their case, whether that involves the child’s established routines, each parent’s involvement in schoolwork and medical care, or concerns about one parent’s judgment or stability. We prepare detailed parenting plans and guide clients through the custody conference process, where many cases reach resolution without a hearing. When a hearing is necessary, we prepare thoroughly. Learn more about child custody.
Equitable Distribution. Delaware County families dealing with property division may be managing assets that span the Philadelphia suburbs and beyond. Marital homes, rental properties, retirement accounts, pensions, deferred compensation, and jointly owned businesses all require careful financial analysis before they can be divided fairly. Pennsylvania’s equitable distribution framework considers 11 factors, and we ensure that every asset and debt is properly accounted for. We work with appraisers and financial experts when valuations are complex. Learn more about property division.
Alimony and Spousal Support. Alimony cases in Delaware County often center on the financial adjustments that follow a long marriage. When one spouse has been out of the workforce for years or has limited earning capacity compared to the other, spousal support during the divorce and alimony after it are critical issues. The court considers 17 factors, and we present each client’s financial situation with the documentation and analysis needed to support their position. Learn more about spousal support.
Child Support. Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines apply in Delaware County as they do throughout the state. The calculation considers both parents’ net incomes, the number of overnights, and additional expenses such as health insurance and childcare. We handle initial support determinations, modifications when circumstances change, and enforcement actions when a parent is not meeting their obligation.
Why Families in Delaware County Choose Petrelli Previtera
Our attorneys have served Delaware County families for years, and our offices in West Chester and Philadelphia offer convenient access from anywhere in the county. Petrelli Previtera focuses exclusively on family law, handling everything from uncontested divorces to complex litigation involving custody evaluations, business valuations, and expert testimony.
We are an Inc. 5000-recognized firm with a reputation for thorough preparation and responsive client service. Delaware County clients benefit from a legal team that knows the local courts and has the resources of a multi-state firm behind every case.
Communities We Serve in Delaware County
Media | Springfield | Havertown | Drexel Hill | Upper Darby | Broomall | Newtown Square | Glen Mills | Swarthmore | Ridley Park | Chester | Marple | Radnor | Wayne | Chadds Ford | Folsom | Darby | Yeadon | Lansdowne | Clifton Heights
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