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Divorce Lawyer in Philadelphia

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A family law firm with 40+ years of experience focused exclusively on divorce, custody, and support.

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Divorce Lawyer in Philadelphia

Practical Guidance, Not Legal Guesswork

A family law firm with 40+ years of experience focused exclusively on divorce, custody, and support.

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When Your Family Is Changing, the Right Legal Guidance Matters

When your family, finances, and future are changing, you need more than generic legal advocacy. You need a divorce lawyer in Philadelphia who can help you understand your options, protect what matters, and move forward with a clear plan.

At Schwartz, Fox & Saltzman, you’re in the right place if you need help with:

For 40+ years, our firm has focused exclusively on Pennsylvania family law, helping clients through some of the most personal and high-stakes legal matters they will ever face.

Led by Caitlin B. Fox and Jennifer Wallner Saltzman, our team combines focused legal strategy with empathy, preparation, and steady guidance at every step.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

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“Knowledgeable, kind, and made a very difficult process so much easier to get through.” – What Our Clients Are Saying

For more than 40 years, Philadelphia families have trusted Schwartz, Fox & Saltzman to guide them through divorce, custody, and support matters with clarity, compassion, and experience. 

See why so many former clients recommend our firm.

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Divorce Support From Start to Resolution

No matter what you’re going through, our family law attorneys will help you understand your rights, weigh your options, and make decisions that protect your future and your family.

Whether your situation calls for negotiation, divorce mediation, or courtroom advocacy, our family law attorneys make the legal process feel less stressful and more manageable.

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Experienced Enough for Complex Cases. Personal Enough to Know Your Name.

At Schwartz, Fox & Saltzman, family law isn’t just another service. It’s our focus.

You’ll get experienced representation, practical strategies, and personal attention from attorneys who know what’s at stake for you.

Here’s why clients in Lower Merion, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Philadelphia, and surrounding communities trust us to protect their future:

  • Exclusively Family Law — We don’t practice anything else. You’ll work with attorneys who know Pennsylvania family law inside and out.
  • 40+ Years of Philadelphia Courtroom Experience — We know the judges, procedures, and local rules that can determine what happens in your case.
  • Litigation-Ready, But Settlement-Smart — We prepare every case for trial while always looking for the most efficient path to a fair resolution.
  • Personal Attention at Every Stage — You’ll work directly with your attorney, not a paralegal or rotating associate, so we know your name, your family, and what matters most to you.

Discuss your case with an attorney who understands what you’re going through.

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The Different Paths You Can Take in a Divorce

Every divorce is different. Some couples can proceed with an uncontested divorce, while others require negotiation or court intervention to resolve contested issues. Pennsylvania also allows both no-fault and fault-based divorces, so the right path depends on your circumstances, goals, and the issues still to be resolved.

 
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What It Means
Both spouses agree on key terms like custody, support, property, and finances.
Spouses still disagree on one or more major issues.
Neither spouse has to prove wrongdoing.
One spouse alleges misconduct, such as adultery, desertion, or cruelty.
When It May Apply
When both spouses are willing to work toward an agreement.
When significant disagreements over custody, finances, or support remain unresolved.
When the marriage cannot continue, regardless of fault.
When misconduct may affect the legal approach or outcome.

Even if your divorce feels amicable, it is still important to have legal counsel review your agreement, protect your rights, and make sure the terms are enforceable. 

Schwartz, Fox & Saltzman can help you understand which path fits your situation and what each option may mean for your family, finances, and future.

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What To Expect During the Pennsylvania Divorce Process

No two divorces are exactly alike, but most Pennsylvania divorces involve the same major decisions, legal requirements, and milestones. Understanding what lies ahead can help you feel more prepared and avoid costly surprises.

During your divorce, you may need to address:

  • Whether your case will proceed as a mutual consent divorce, an irretrievable breakdown divorce, or a contested matter
  • How equitable distribution laws apply to your marital property, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and other assets
  • Child custody and parenting arrangements that serve your children’s best interests
  • Child support obligations under the Pennsylvania support guidelines
  • Whether spousal support or alimony may be appropriate in your situation
  • Financial disclosures and the exchange of information between spouses
  • Opportunities to resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation rather than litigation
  • Court proceedings before the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas if agreements cannot be reached
  • Pennsylvania-specific waiting periods and procedural requirements that may affect your timeline

Some divorces are resolved through cooperation and agreement. Others require extensive negotiation or court involvement. The right strategy depends on your goals, your family, and the issues that need to be resolved.

Let’s take your first steps together.

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Meet the Attorneys at Schwartz, Fox & Saltzman

For 40+ years, our firm has been representing clients like you.

Meet the family law attorneys who use decades of experience to protect your finances, your future, and your family:

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Caitlin B. Fox, Esquire – Partner

Caitlin B. Fox helps clients move forward with practical guidance, thoughtful counsel, and strategic and effective advocacy.

  • Focuses on custody, divorce, support, and family law matters
  • Handles prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, enforcement, modification, same-sex rights, domestic violence, paternity, and adoption
  • Prioritizes amicable resolutions when possible
  • Provides strong courtroom advocacy when needed
  • Active in the Nicholas Cipriani Inn of Court and Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Jennifer Wallner Saltzman, Esquire – Partner

Jennifer Wallner Saltzman brings creativity, strategy, and courtroom experience to family law cases where your future and family are at stake.

  • Practicing family law for over a decade
  • Handles divorce, property distribution, custody, child support, spousal support, and protection from abuse
  • Assists with prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and separation agreements
  • Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey
  • Graduate of CUNY School of Law
  • Philadelphia Bar Association, Vice Chair of the Family Law Section and delegate member of the Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention Committee
  • Active in the Nicholas Cipriani Family Law American Inn of Court 
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Lee A. Schwartz, Esquire – Founding Partner, Of Counsel

Lee A. Schwartz brings over forty years of dedicated experience and trusted leadership to complex family law matters in the Greater Philadelphia Area. 

  • Practicing family law since 1981
  • Handles divorce, high-net-worth property distribution, child custody, spousal support, and marital agreements
  • Experienced mediator and trained collaborative law attorney providing alternative dispute resolution paths
  • Recommended by Philadelphia County judges to serve as a Parenting Coordinator in high-conflict custody cases
  • Past President of the Nicholas Cipriani Inn of Court and former Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section
  • Graduate of Widener University School of Law
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Serving Philadelphia Families From Center City to the Suburbs

Our family law attorneys represent clients in Philadelphia and throughout Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties, including the following areas:

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Questions You May Have Before Taking the Next Step

The cost of hiring a divorce lawyer depends on your case, the issues involved, and how much time is needed to resolve them.

During your consultation, we’ll talk through your situation and explain what you can expect.

An uncontested divorce can often move more quickly, especially when you and your spouse agree on custody, support, and property division.

If you need negotiation, mediation, or court involvement, the process can take several months or longer.

Your divorce can still move forward even if your spouse refuses to sign or cooperate.

Pennsylvania gives you legal options when one spouse delays, avoids paperwork, or tries to prevent the case from moving ahead.

Leaving the marital home without a plan can affect custody, temporary support, and who pays household expenses.

Before you move out, talk with an attorney. Courts may look at:

  • Who has been providing day-to-day care for your children
  • Where your children have been living
  • How household bills are being paid
  • Whether moving out could affect temporary financial arrangements

If you want to relocate with your child, Pennsylvania law requires notice or court approval requirements under 23 Pa.C.S. § 5337.

Pennsylvania follows equitable distribution under 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502, which means marital property is divided fairly, not always evenly.

The court may consider income, assets, debts, the length of the marriage, and each spouse’s financial circumstances when deciding what’s fair.

Bring any documents that can help us understand your situation, including:

  • Court papers
  • Tax returns
  • Pay stubs
  • Bank statements
  • Retirement account records
  • Mortgage or property documents
  • Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements
  • Any written agreements or messages related to custody, support, or property

It also helps to bring your biggest questions, concerns, and goals for what comes next.

When You’re Ready, We’re Here to Help

You don’t have to go through this alone. 

No matter what your case involves, our divorce lawyers will help you understand your options, protect what matters most to you, and help you start your next chapter with clarity.

Contact us anytime to book your consultation.

We’re here whenever you need us.

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