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Berks County
Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Berks County spans Reading, Pennsylvania’s fifth-largest city, and a wide range of rural townships and boroughs. Family law cases there are filed at the Berks County Services Center at 633 Court Street in Reading. Lancaster Law Group handles select divorce, custody, and support matters for Berks 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 Berks County clients by video conference and by phone. In-person consultations are available at our Lancaster office, approximately 30 miles from Reading.
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 Berks County
If your family law matter is filed at the Berks 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 Berks County, including equitable distribution of marital property. Berks County’s mix of urban Reading households and rural township properties creates a range of asset profiles in divorce cases. Pennsylvania requires a six-month residency before filing and a 90-day waiting period under 23 Pa.C.S. 3301(c).
- Child Custody. Legal and physical custody, parenting plans, and modification petitions in Berks County. Contested custody matters go through a conciliation process before a judge hears the case.
- Child Support. Support calculations, enforcement, and modifications through the Berks County Domestic Relations Section at 633 Court Street. Pennsylvania uses an Income Shares model; support matters begin with a DRS conference.
- Spousal Support. Alimony pendente lite during Berks County 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 Berks County. Pennsylvania judges apply 11 statutory factors. Property division in Berks County can involve rural land, multi-unit residential properties in Reading, and manufacturing or industrial business interests.
- Paternity. Establishing legal paternity in Berks County for custody rights and support obligations.
Berks County family law cases move through the Court of Common Pleas at 633 Court Street in Reading. The county’s geographic and economic diversity means family law matters here cover a wide range of asset types and client circumstances.
Berks County Communities We Serve
Lancaster Law Group accepts select family law cases in Berks County. Contact us to confirm we are able to assist based on your court location and the nature of your matter.
- Reading
- Wyomissing
- Kutztown
- Hamburg
- Fleetwood
- Exeter Township
- Muhlenberg Township
- Spring Township
- Shillington
- Birdsboro
- Boyertown
- Mohnton
- Topton
- Leesport
Berks County residents can work with Lancaster Law Group by video conference or phone from anywhere in the county. 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 Berks 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 | Berks County |
Berks County Court of Common Pleas 633 Court Street Reading, PA 19601 23rd Judicial District of Pennsylvania |
Berks County also operates 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 Berks County Residents Choose Lancaster Law Group
Here is what Berks County clients tell us sets our firm apart.
Berks County cases come with a range of financial circumstances that require thorough preparation. From Reading urban households to rural township properties to manufacturing business interests, Berks County divorce cases present different asset profiles than a standard suburban case. We prepare for what your case actually contains, not what we assume it contains.
Shawnee S. Burton is an AAML Fellow, one of fewer than 1,600 nationwide. For Berks County clients facing contested custody, significant property division, or a case heading to a hearing, that credential reflects the depth of family law experience your case will draw on.
Attorney McMahon’s background is in litigation, not just settlements. He served as an assistant district attorney before founding the firm. Berks County family law cases that require advocacy at a hearing or trial get an attorney who is prepared for that setting.
We approach your Berks County case as a connected set of problems, not isolated issues. Custody affects support calculations. Property division affects the financial picture for both parties going forward. We map out how the issues in your case connect before we advise you on any single decision.
You will understand what your Berks County case requires and what it will cost. We explain the DRS conference process, the conciliation process for custody, the statutory divorce timeline, and the realistic scope of your matter before you commit to anything. That transparency is how we operate.
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 Berks County clients from the first call through resolution.
- Your first call is a conversation. You describe your Berks County situation and we determine whether we are able to assist with your specific matter.
- At your consultation, an attorney walks through the path of your case at the Berks County Court of Common Pleas: the applicable procedures, what the timeline looks like, and what decisions you will need to make.
- 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 633 Court Street in Reading, DRS conferences, conciliation appearances, and courtroom advocacy when your Berks County case requires it.
Berks County support matters begin at the Domestic Relations Section. Contested custody goes through conciliation before reaching a judge. Property division cases involving rural land or business interests may require valuation work that extends the timeline. 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 Berks County?
Yes, for select family law matters. Call (717) 696-6504 to discuss your case and confirm whether our team is the right fit.
How does Berks County handle contested custody cases?
Contested custody cases in Berks County go through a conciliation process before a judge hears the matter at the Court of Common Pleas on Court Street in Reading. If no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to a judicial hearing.
How is child support calculated in Berks County?
Pennsylvania uses an Income Shares model under PA Rule 1910.16, based on both parents’ net incomes and the custody schedule. Berks County support matters start with a Domestic Relations Section conference at 633 Court Street before any hearing.
Where are Berks County family law filings made?
Divorce and custody filings go to the Prothonotary at the Berks County Court of Common Pleas, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601. Support matters are filed at the Berks County Domestic Relations Section.
How does property division work in Berks County when rural land is involved?
Rural land and farm properties are marital assets subject to equitable distribution. Pennsylvania courts apply 11 statutory factors, and land value often requires an independent appraisal. Berks County cases involving rural parcels can take longer to resolve when valuation is contested.
What is the divorce waiting period in Berks 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).
Talk to a Berks County Family Law Attorney
Berks County family law cases cover a wide range of situations. Our team handles divorce, custody, support, and property division for Berks County clients with the preparation and advocacy that each matter requires, whether it involves a Reading household or a rural township property.
From our office in Lancaster, we work with Berks County clients on matters before the Court of Common Pleas in Reading. When you work with Lancaster Law Group, you get attorneys who prepare for what your case actually involves and tell you clearly what to expect at every stage.
Call (717) 696-6504 or schedule a consultation online. We will confirm whether we can take your Berks County matter and walk you through what comes next.