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Manheim Township Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
When a marriage ends or a custody arrangement falls apart, the stakes are not theoretical. Your time with your children, your share of what you built, and your financial footing are all on the table. Lancaster Law Group represents Manheim Township families through those high-stakes moments from our office just across the township line in downtown Lancaster.
We serve Manheim Township just north across the city line 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 Manheim Township
From divorce and custody to support and the division of property, our attorneys handle the full range of family law matters for Manheim Township residents at the county court.
The areas we cover:
- 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.
Manheim Township Communities We Serve
Manheim Township is the second largest municipality in the county and includes several recognized communities.
Areas we serve include:
- Communities and areas: Neffsville, Dillerville, Landis Valley, Eden, Brownstown, Oregon
If your neighborhood is not listed, call us and we will confirm coverage. Manheim Township sits directly north of the city, so township residents reach our office and the Lancaster County courthouse with a short drive down toward downtown.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
Family law cases for Manheim Township 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 |
Manheim Township borders the northern edge of the city of Lancaster; the courthouse is a short drive south for township residents. 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 Manheim Township Families Trust Lancaster Law Group
Township families have options when they hire a family law attorney. 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 explain the situation, we give you a straight answer about whether you need us yet, and there is no obligation either way. Many Manheim Township families call simply to understand their options, and that is exactly what the first call is for.
We build cases the way you would want yours built. These cases almost never break cleanly into separate issues. Support, custody, and the division of what you own tend to move together, and a misstep in one corner can cost you in another. We handle your matter as a single connected whole and prepare it as if it is going to a hearing, because sometimes it does.
You will always know where your case stands. We are direct about where your case is, what the next stage involves, and what the likely range of results looks like. Divorce and custody matters are unsettling enough without being kept in the dark, so we tell you plainly and keep telling you as things move.
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, known for being thorough, knowledgeable, and aggressive, tried cases as an assistant district attorney before advising clients. You can meet the attorneys who would handle your case, and for Manheim Township 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 nothing to bring and nothing to prepare for the first call. For Manheim Township clients, here is the process:
- 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 Manheim Township 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?
Manheim Township borders the city, so most clients reach our office in a short drive. We also work by video and phone, which many parents juggling work and custody schedules prefer.
I live in Neffsville or another part of Manheim Township. Does that change anything?
No. Communities like Neffsville, Dillerville, and Landis Valley are all part of Manheim Township and fall under the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Where in the township you live does not change where your divorce or custody case is heard.
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 Manheim Township Family Law Attorney
From our office just south of the township line, we represent Manheim Township families with the preparation these cases demand. We will walk you through the path before you commit to anything. From our office directly across from the courthouse, Lancaster Law Group represents Manheim Township 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 Manheim Township case and get you on the calendar.