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York County
Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
York County is 30 miles from our Lancaster office. Family law cases there are filed and heard at the Court of Common Pleas at 45 North George Street in York City. Lancaster Law Group handles select divorce, custody, and support matters for York County clients. When your family is involved, experience and preparation matter. Contact us to confirm whether we can assist with your specific matter.
We represent York County clients by video conference and by phone. In-person consultations are available at our Lancaster office, a straightforward drive from anywhere in York County.
Call (717) 696-6504 or schedule a consultation online. We will review your situation and tell you what your options are.
Family Law Matters We Handle in York County
If your family law matter is filed at the York County Court of Common Pleas, our attorneys are prepared to represent you. Below are the family law matters we handle.
- Divorce. Contested and uncontested divorce in York County, including equitable distribution of marital property. Pennsylvania requires a six-month residency before filing and a 90-day waiting period for mutual consent divorce under 23 Pa.C.S. 3301(c).
- Child Custody. Legal and physical custody, parenting plans, and modification petitions. York County contested custody cases go through a conciliation process before a judge hears the matter.
- Child Support. Support calculations, enforcement, and modifications through the York County Domestic Relations Section at 45 North George Street. Pennsylvania uses an Income Shares model.
- Spousal Support. Alimony pendente lite during York County divorce proceedings and post-divorce alimony determinations. Pennsylvania distinguishes between three types of spousal support, each calculated differently.
- Property Division. Equitable distribution of marital property in York County. Pennsylvania judges apply 11 statutory factors, not a 50/50 formula. York County’s mix of suburban and rural properties can present distinct valuation questions.
- Paternity. Establishing legal paternity in York County for custody rights and support obligations.
York County family law cases move through the Court of Common Pleas at 45 North George Street. Knowing that court’s procedures and expectations matters from the first filing to the final order.
York County Communities We Serve
Lancaster Law Group accepts select family law cases in York County. Contact us to confirm we are able to assist based on your court location and the nature of your case.
- York
- York Township
- Springettsbury Township
- Spring Garden Township
- West Manchester Township
- Hanover
- Red Lion
- Dover
- Shrewsbury
- Dallastown
- Hellam Township
- Seven Valleys
- Dillsburg
- Spring Grove
York County residents can work with Lancaster Law Group by video conference or phone. We will confirm availability for your specific matter and match your case to the right attorney.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
The table below maps our Lancaster office to the court where York County family law cases are filed and heard.
| Our Office | County Served | Primary Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Law Group
110 East King Street Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 696-6504 | York County |
York County Court of Common Pleas 45 North George Street York, PA 17401 19th Judicial District of Pennsylvania |
York County also operates 19 Magisterial District Judge offices throughout the county. These courts handle criminal preliminary hearings, summary offenses, and civil claims under $12,000. If you received a citation, summons, or hearing notice, the assigned MDJ office is listed on your paperwork.
Why York County Residents Choose Lancaster Law Group
Here is what York County clients tell us sets our firm apart.
York County is a 30-minute drive from our office. We appear at the York County Court of Common Pleas for select family law matters. We know the court on North George Street, how it schedules matters, and what local practice looks like. You are not hiring an attorney who is unfamiliar with the jurisdiction.
Shawnee S. Burton holds the AAML fellowship, accepted by fewer than 1,600 attorneys nationwide. For York County clients facing contested custody, high-asset divorce, or a case heading to trial, that credential means your attorney has handled complex family law before and knows how to build a case.
Attorney McMahon’s background is in litigation, not just negotiation. He served as an assistant district attorney before entering private practice. York County family law cases that require a hearing get an attorney who is comfortable in front of a judge.
York County family law cases often involve overlapping property and support issues. The growing suburban townships around York City, the mix of agriculture and residential property in the county, and two-income households with retirement plans all create property division questions that do not resolve themselves. We work through those details methodically.
You will know exactly what your York County case requires before anything is filed. We explain the York County procedural path clearly, from the DRS conference for support to conciliation for custody to the divorce waiting periods under Pennsylvania statute. No surprises.
Ready to talk? Schedule a consultation with Lancaster Law Group today.
What to Expect When You Call
Here is what the process looks like for York County clients from the first call through resolution.
- Your first call is a conversation, not a commitment. You describe your situation and we determine whether we can assist with your York County matter.
- At your consultation, an attorney walks through the path of your case at the York County Court of Common Pleas: filing requirements, likely timeline, and what decisions are coming.
- If you move forward, we prepare a fee agreement that covers the scope of representation and costs. You know what you are agreeing to before anything is filed.
- Once retained, we handle all steps: filings at 45 North George Street, communication with opposing counsel, appearances at DRS conferences or custody conciliation, and advocacy at any hearing.
York County support matters begin at the Domestic Relations Section. Contested custody goes through conciliation before reaching a judge. Divorce timelines are governed by Pennsylvania statute. We tell you what is coming before it arrives.
Every case has its own facts. To understand how Pennsylvania law applies to your situation, schedule a consultation with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lancaster Law Group handle cases in York County?
Yes, for select family law matters. Call (717) 696-6504 to discuss your specific case, the court location, and whether our team is the right fit.
How does York County handle contested custody?
Contested custody cases in York County go through a conciliation process before a judge hears the matter. If the parties do not reach agreement, the case proceeds to a hearing at the Court of Common Pleas on North George Street.
Where are York County divorce and custody filings made?
Divorce and custody filings go to the Prothonotary at the York County Court of Common Pleas, 45 North George Street, York, PA 17401. Support matters are filed at the York County Domestic Relations Section, also at the courthouse.
Does Pennsylvania divide property 50/50 in York County?
No. Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state. York County judges divide marital property based on 11 statutory factors that account for the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income, and the value of separate property, among others.
What is the divorce waiting period in York County?
Pennsylvania requires a 90-day waiting period for mutual consent divorce under 23 Pa.C.S. 3301(c), measured from service of the complaint. If one spouse does not consent, a one-year separation period applies under 23 Pa.C.S. 3301(d).
How long do York County family law cases take?
An uncontested divorce typically takes four to six months from filing. Contested custody or divorce cases requiring a judge hearing take considerably longer depending on the issues, discovery, and the York County court schedule.
Talk to a York County Family Law Attorney
We know Pennsylvania family law and we know what it takes to move a case through the York County Court of Common Pleas. Our team handles divorce, custody, support, and related matters for clients throughout the county with preparation and steady advocacy.
From our office in Lancaster, we represent York County clients and help families get clear on what the law requires and what their options actually are. When you work with Lancaster Law Group, you get attorneys who tell you what to expect and do not leave you guessing.
Call (717) 696-6504 or schedule a consultation online. We will confirm whether we can take your York County matter and get you on the calendar.