Under Pennsylvania divorce law, there are three main time periods that parties should consider:

• Six Months: Before you can file for divorce in Pennsylvania, you or your spouse must have resided in the state for at least six months.

• 90 Days: If you and your spouse consent to a divorce, you still must wait 90 days before the court will grant a final decree.

• Two Years: If one spouse does not consent to a divorce, then the spouse seeking the divorce must wait two years before requesting a final decree. Currently Pennsylvania is considering legislation to reduce the waiting period to one year.

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