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Joseph P. McMahon
Lancaster Law Group's founder built his practice on a judicial clerkship and experience as an assistant district attorney, and is known for thorough, aggressive courtroom advocacy.
Lancaster Divorce Lawyers
Divorce brings legal, financial, and emotional uncertainty all at once, and in Lancaster, that uncertainty plays out in a courthouse our attorneys walk into regularly. We’re built on local expertise and aggressive advocacy, meeting Lancaster clients at 110 East King Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by phone and video when getting downtown isn’t practical.
Schedule a Consultation: Call us Today: +1 717-983-3149 or book a time online. We’ll review where your case stands and lay out your options before you commit to anything.
Family Law We Handle in Lancaster
A Lancaster divorce case often connects to other family law issues. We break down how divorce works under Pennsylvania law step by step; below are the related matters we handle, each part of a Lancaster family law case:
- Child Custody: Decision-making authority and parenting time arrangements for your children.
- Child Support: Calculating, modifying, and enforcing child support obligations.
- Spousal Support: Support before, during, and after a Lancaster County divorce case.
- Property Division: Dividing marital assets, debts, and business interests fairly.
- Paternity: Establishing or contesting a legal parent-child relationship.
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing agreements built to hold up if they’re ever tested.
Where Your Case Is Heard
| Office | Matter | Court |
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| 110 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Divorce | Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602 |
Which court hears your case matters less than how your case moves through it. Our attorneys appear in Lancaster County’s courts regularly, so you get more than a filing address. You get a clear sense of what to expect at each hearing, how long each step typically takes, and what decisions you’ll need to make along the way.
The Attorneys Who Serve Lancaster
At Lancaster Law Group, our Lancaster team brings judicial, prosecutorial, and private-practice experience to every family law case we take on.
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Shawnee S. Burton
A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Family Law Section Council, credentials that reflect deep experience in Pennsylvania family law.
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David A. Lewis
A former business owner turned trial attorney, David ran his own Lancaster County practice in family law and criminal defense for a decade before joining Lancaster Law Group.
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Robert C. Wee
A former U.S. Army JAG Corps prosecutor and appellate counsel, Robert brings decades of Lancaster County courtroom experience and past leadership of the Lancaster Bar Association.
Why Lancaster Families Trust Lancaster Law Group
Local expertise, not a generic playbook. At Lancaster Law Group, our office sits at 110 East King Street in downtown Lancaster, across the street from the Lancaster County Courthouse where most local divorce filings are heard. We’re in that courthouse regularly, and we know the judges, the clerks, and the local procedures that shape how a Lancaster County divorce actually moves.
Aggressive advocacy when it counts. We take on the tough Lancaster County divorce cases other firms pass on, from contested property division to hearings that don’t settle easily. When your case needs a fight, we’re ready for one, and we won’t back off just because the other side pushes back.
Client-first communication. You’ll hear from us throughout your divorce, not just at the start. We return calls, explain what’s happening in plain English, and make sure you understand your options before any decision gets made on your case.
A firm commitment to trust. Our family law team includes an AAML Fellow, one of the credentials that carries real weight in a contested Pennsylvania divorce, backed by the same standard of preparation you’ll find at our Pennsylvania Family Law office in downtown Lancaster.
Preparation, not empty promises. We don’t guarantee outcomes. We guarantee that your divorce will be prepared thoroughly, argued aggressively when needed, and explained to you clearly at every stage, from your first call to your final decree.
Ready to talk? Call +1 717-983-3149 or schedule a no-pressure consultation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what’s happening in your own words. The short version is fine. We’ll ask the questions that matter.
- We explain Pennsylvania law in plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure to decide anything on the spot.
- We map the next step. You’ll leave the consultation knowing what happens next, whether that’s filing, responding, gathering documents, or taking time to think it through.
Lancaster Divorce FAQs
Divorce matters in Lancaster County are filed and heard through the Lancaster County Courthouse at 50 North Duke Street, a few blocks from our King Street office.
No. We meet Lancaster clients in person, by phone, or by video, depending on what fits your schedule and the stage of your case.
Pennsylvania sets minimum waiting periods, and Lancaster County's timeline depends on the court's schedule and whether both spouses agree on the terms. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we know your situation.
Talk to a Lancaster Divorce Lawyer
We know how Lancaster County divorce cases actually move: the judges who hear them, the difference between a contested filing and an uncontested one, and the practical shortcuts available when both spouses agree. Before you commit to anything, we’ll walk you through what happens next in plain English. Call +1 717-983-3149 or schedule a consultation online, and we’ll connect you with the right attorney and start mapping out your options.