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Lebanon County
Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Lebanon County sits between Lancaster and Dauphin counties, about 20 miles from our Lancaster office. It is a smaller court than its neighbors, with fewer judges and a tighter docket. Family law cases there are filed at the Court of Common Pleas in the Municipal Building at 400 South 8th Street. Lancaster Law Group handles select divorce, custody, and support matters for Lebanon County clients. When your family is involved, experience and preparation matter.
We represent Lebanon County clients by video conference and by phone. In-person consultations are available at our Lancaster office, a short drive from anywhere in Lebanon 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 Lebanon County
If your family law matter is filed at the Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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 in Lebanon County. Contested custody matters go through a conciliation process before a judge hears the case. Lebanon County’s smaller docket can affect scheduling timelines.
- Child Support. Support calculations, enforcement, and modifications through the Lebanon County Domestic Relations Section, located in the Municipal Building at 400 South 8th Street. Pennsylvania uses an Income Shares model.
- Spousal Support. Alimony pendente lite during Lebanon County proceedings and post-divorce alimony determinations. Pennsylvania distinguishes between three forms of spousal support, each calculated differently.
- Property Division. Equitable distribution of marital property in Lebanon County. Pennsylvania judges apply 11 statutory factors. Lebanon County cases can involve agricultural or farm assets, which present distinct valuation questions in divorce.
- Paternity. Establishing legal paternity in Lebanon County for custody rights and support obligations.
Lebanon County family law cases move through the Court of Common Pleas in the Municipal Building on South 8th Street. As a smaller court, scheduling can be tighter and procedural timelines differ from larger neighboring counties.
Lebanon County Communities We Serve
Lancaster Law Group accepts select family law cases in Lebanon County. Contact us to confirm we are able to assist based on your court location and the nature of your matter.
- Lebanon
- Palmyra
- Annville
- Myerstown
- Cleona
- Cornwall
- Jonestown
- Richland
- Fredericksburg
- Schaefferstown
- Campbelltown
- Quentin
Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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 | Lebanon County |
Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas 400 South 8th Street Lebanon, PA 17042 52nd Judicial District of Pennsylvania |
Lebanon County also operates Several 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 Lebanon County Residents Choose Lancaster Law Group
Here is what Lebanon County clients tell us sets our firm apart.
Lebanon County is a 20-minute drive from our Lancaster office. We handle select family law matters before the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas. As a smaller court with its own scheduling practices and local rules, familiarity matters. We know the procedural framework and come prepared every time.
Shawnee S. Burton is an AAML Fellow, one of fewer than 1,600 nationwide. Lebanon County clients dealing with contested custody, property division involving agricultural assets or family businesses, or a case heading to hearing benefit from the depth of experience that credential reflects.
Attorney McMahon brings a litigator’s approach to every case. He came up as an assistant district attorney before entering private practice. Lebanon County family law cases that require courtroom advocacy get an attorney who is prepared for that setting.
Lebanon County cases often involve agricultural and rural property questions. Farm assets, land held across generations, and rural property complicate equitable distribution in ways that urban divorce cases do not. We approach property division in Lebanon County with those specifics in mind.
Small county means your case gets personal attention, not template work. Lebanon County’s compact size means your legal matter is not one of thousands on a busy urban docket. We treat every case with the level of preparation it requires and keep you informed at every stage.
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 Lebanon County clients from the first call through resolution.
- Your first call is a conversation, not a commitment. You describe your Lebanon County situation and we determine whether we can assist.
- At your consultation, an attorney walks through the path of your case through the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas, including how the smaller docket affects timing.
- If you move forward, we prepare a fee agreement covering the scope of representation and costs. Nothing is filed until you understand what you are agreeing to.
- Once retained, we manage all steps: filings at 400 South 8th Street, Domestic Relations conferences, conciliation appearances, and hearing advocacy when your Lebanon County case requires it.
Lebanon County support matters begin at the Domestic Relations Section. Contested custody goes through conciliation before reaching a judge. The county’s smaller court size can affect scheduling in ways that differ from Lancaster or Dauphin County. 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 Lebanon County?
Yes, for select family law matters. Call (717) 696-6504 to discuss your case and confirm whether our team is able to assist.
How does Lebanon County handle contested custody cases?
Contested custody cases in Lebanon 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 in the Municipal Building.
Can agricultural or farm assets be divided in a Lebanon County divorce?
Yes. Farm assets, land, equipment, and livestock are marital property subject to equitable distribution under Pennsylvania law. These assets require careful valuation, and Lebanon County divorce cases involving farm property can be more complex than typical residential cases.
Where are Lebanon County family law filings made?
Divorce and custody filings go to the Prothonotary at the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas, 400 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042. The Domestic Relations Section, also in the Municipal Building, handles support matters.
What is the divorce waiting period in Lebanon 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 Lebanon County family law cases take?
An uncontested divorce typically takes four to six months. Lebanon County’s smaller court size can affect scheduling timelines for contested matters. Custody or divorce cases requiring a judge hearing take longer, often a year or more depending on the issues involved.
Talk to a Lebanon County Family Law Attorney
Lebanon County family law cases deserve the same level of preparation as any other Pennsylvania matter. Our team handles divorce, custody, support, and property division for Lebanon County clients with the thoroughness and advocacy these cases require.
From our office in Lancaster, we are a short drive from anywhere in Lebanon County. We represent clients before the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas and help families understand what the law requires before they make decisions they cannot undo. When you work with Lancaster Law Group, you get attorneys who are direct, prepared, and keep you informed.
Call (717) 696-6504 or schedule a consultation online. We will confirm whether we can take your Lebanon County matter and walk you through what comes next.