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Elizabethtown Family Law
& Divorce Attorneys
When your family is in legal jeopardy, whether through divorce, a custody dispute, or a support fight, the outcome shapes years of your life. Lancaster Law Group represents Elizabethtown families through those moments, and we make sure being in the far corner of the county never costs you good representation.
We serve Elizabethtown in the northwestern part of the county from our office on East King Street in downtown Lancaster, directly across from the courthouse. We meet clients in person, by video conference, and by phone.
Schedule a consultation: call (717) 696-6504 or book a time online. We will review your situation and tell you, in plain terms, what your options are.
Family Law We Handle in Elizabethtown
If your situation involves divorce, custody, support, or a property matter, our attorneys are prepared to represent you at the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. The matters we handle for Elizabethtown families:
- Divorce. Contested and uncontested divorce, including equitable distribution and support.
- Child Custody. Legal and physical custody, parenting plans, and modification petitions.
- Child Support. Support calculations, enforcement, and modifications through Domestic Relations.
- Spousal Support. Alimony pendente lite during proceedings and post-divorce alimony.
- Property Division. Equitable distribution of marital property and complex assets.
- Paternity. Establishing legal paternity for custody rights and support obligations.
Elizabethtown Communities We Serve
Elizabethtown anchors the northwestern corner of the county and is home to Elizabethtown College. Areas we serve in and around the borough include:
- Borough and nearby areas: Downtown Elizabethtown, Mount Joy Township, West Donegal Township, Rheems
If your neighborhood is not listed, call us and we will confirm coverage. Elizabethtown residents are in the northwestern part of the county. For clients who prefer not to drive into the city for every step, we offer video and phone consultations alongside in-person meetings.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
Family law cases for Elizabethtown are filed and heard at the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. The table below maps our office to that court.
| Our Office | County Served | Primary Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Law Group
110 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 696-6504 | Lancaster County |
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas
50 North Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602 2nd Judicial District of Pennsylvania |
Elizabethtown is in northwestern Lancaster County, roughly 18 miles from the courthouse in downtown Lancaster along Route 283 or Route 230. Divorce and custody filings go to the Prothonotary at the courthouse; child support matters are handled through the Lancaster County Domestic Relations Section at the same location.
The same court hears every Lancaster County family law matter we take, and for clients who prefer to keep trips to a minimum, we handle much of a case by video and phone.
Why Elizabethtown Families Trust Lancaster Law Group
Elizabethtown families should know what they are getting before they hire anyone. Here is what sets our firm apart. It comes back to the line the firm is built on: a firm commitment to trust.
The first call is a conversation, not a commitment. You tell us what is happening, and we tell you whether a formal consultation makes sense. There is no pressure and no obligation. For Elizabethtown families weighing whether to act, that first honest conversation is often the most useful step.
We build cases the way you would want yours built. Lancaster County family law rarely stays in one lane. Custody intersects with support. Divorce intersects with property. When your situation is complicated, we treat it as one connected problem, build your strategy around how each piece affects the others, and prepare to argue it in court if that is what protecting your position requires.
You will always know where your case stands. We tell you what each stage of your case requires, what the realistic range of outcomes looks like, and what decisions are coming. The uncertainty of a divorce or custody matter is real, and our job is to reduce it with clear, plainspoken guidance.
We are staffed for cases that do not fit a template. Our partner Shawnee S. Burton is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a selective national credential earned by demonstrated, peer-recognized experience in complex family law, and founder Joseph P. McMahon tried cases as an assistant district attorney before advising clients. You can meet the attorneys who would handle your case, and for Elizabethtown clients facing high-asset divorce, contested custody, or a case headed to trial, that depth means an attorney who has handled situations like yours and is ready to fight for the outcome that protects you.
No outcome guarantees. Only preparation. We will not promise you a result, because no honest lawyer can. What we commit to is the work: building your case, knowing the court, and being ready to argue it if a hearing is where your matter ends up. When a family law matter requires litigation, we are not adjusting to it. We are already prepared for it.
What to Expect When You Call
There is no preparation required for the first conversation. For Elizabethtown clients, the process works like this:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Pennsylvania law says. In plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure.
- We map the next step. You will leave knowing what comes next: filing, responding, gathering records, or pausing to think it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Elizabethtown family law cases filed?
Your case goes to the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, 50 North Duke Street, which serves all of Lancaster County. Support matters run through the Domestic Relations Section there, while divorce and custody filings go to the Prothonotary.
Is an in-person meeting required, or are virtual options available?
Elizabethtown is in the northwestern corner of the county, roughly eighteen miles from the courthouse. We meet clients in person downtown and also work by video and phone, which many Elizabethtown clients use to limit the drive.
I am near the Elizabethtown College area. Do you handle student and faculty family matters?
Yes. We represent anyone living in or around Elizabethtown, including the college community. All Elizabethtown family law cases are filed at the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, regardless of your connection to the college.
What happens to custody if one parent has left Pennsylvania?
We handle these regularly. The UCCJEA decides which state hears a custody matter when parents live in different states, and we will explain where that leaves your case during your consultation.
How much does it cost to hire a family law attorney?
Cost depends on the type of case and how contested it becomes. After your consultation, if you decide to move forward, we prepare a fee agreement covering scope and costs, so you know the terms before anything is filed.
Talk to a Elizabethtown Family Law Attorney
We represent Elizabethtown families with full preparation and keep the distance to the courthouse from ever being a barrier. We will explain the path ahead before you commit to anything. From our office directly across from the courthouse, Lancaster Law Group represents Elizabethtown families with the preparation and advocacy these cases require.
Call (717) 696-6504 or schedule a consultation online. A member of our team will confirm the right attorney for your Elizabethtown case and get you on the calendar.