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2026 edition • Built around PA's Section 3301(c)(1) Mutual Consent ProcessPennsylvania Mutual Consent Divorce Kit
File a no-fault, Section 3301(c)(1) divorce — built for genuinely agreed cases, with a minimum 90-day wait, not a guaranteed one.
- Complaint, Affidavit of Consent, and the notice-or-waiver step that follows
- Proposed Decree with the Final Praecipe to Transmit Record
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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“It felt like having a lawyer guiding me, but without the cost. Very intuitive.”
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Do You Qualify for a Mutual Consent Divorce?
Pennsylvania's Section 3301(c)(1) route works well for genuinely agreed cases, but it has real residency, service, and paperwork requirements. Check below to see if it fits.
Use this kit if:
- One of you has been a bona fide Pennsylvania resident for at least 6 months before filing.
- You both agree the marriage is irretrievably broken and are willing to sign an Affidavit of Consent once 90 days have passed since your spouse was served.
- You've resolved (or are ready to formally raise) any property division, alimony, or fee claims — Pennsylvania requires these be addressed before the decree or you may lose the right to raise them.
- You agree on child custody and support terms, if you have children.
Talk to a lawyer if:
- Neither of you has lived in PA for at least 6 months.
- Your spouse won't sign the Affidavit of Consent and wasn't convicted of a qualifying crime against you (you may need a one-year separation, Section 3301(d) divorce instead).
- There is domestic violence, coercion, or you're unsure of your spouse's location — consent should reflect a genuinely safe, voluntary agreement.
- You have complex assets like pensions or a business, unresolved alimony pendente lite claims, or a contested custody dispute.
If any of these apply, a Pennsylvania family law attorney or your county's self-help resources can advise on a Section 3301(d) filing or a safer path — this kit is built for genuinely agreed, uncontested cases only.
What Filing Under Section 3301(c)(1) Actually Does
It's the biggest simplifier in a Pennsylvania uncontested divorce — but it's not a 90-day guarantee. Here's exactly what it does and doesn't do.
Removes the fault-hearing requirement
Once both spouses' Sec 3301(c)(1) consent is properly established, the court "shall grant a divorce without requiring a hearing on any other grounds" — you avoid arguing fault in front of a judge.
What it doesn't do
It doesn't shrink the 90-day wait (which starts at service, not filing), skip the notice-or-waiver step after consent, or exempt you from resolving property, alimony, or support claims first.
We can't promise your specific county will process your case in exactly 90 days, or without any questions — no honest DIY product can. Our roadmap shows you how to complete each step correctly the first time, since a missing or wrong form is what actually causes delays.
Why Choose a 3301(c)(1) Kit?
An agreed, no-fault case is one of the few places a self-help kit can genuinely replace an attorney's paperwork — as long as you follow the service, timing, and notice steps correctly.
Save Thousands
You keep the difference between typical attorney pricing and a one-time kit fee — see the breakdown alongside.
A Complete, In-Order Roadmap
Our guide sequences the Complaint, service, the 90-day wait, consent, the notice-or-waiver step, and the Final Praecipe in the order Pennsylvania's rules actually require — so you're less likely to file something out of order.
Your Total Out-of-Pocket
*Filing fees are set by each county Prothonotary and vary; figures reflect a 2026 survey of published county fee schedules, not every county individually. Confirm the current amount with your county before filing. Attorney figure is an illustrative estimate, not a quote.
What's Inside the Kit
Built around the current statewide Section 3301(c)(1) self-represented process — with a clear roadmap for the forms that depend on your specific route.
Step-by-Step Roadmap
A plain-English guide to filing your Complaint, serving your spouse correctly, timing the 90-day wait from service, and choosing between the waiver or notice route.
Base Packet
The core documents for an agreed, no-fault filing:
Forms That Depend on Your Route
Guidance for the situational forms Pennsylvania may require:
If your spouse won't consent and wasn't convicted of a qualifying crime against you, a Section 3301(d) one-year-separation case uses different forms — our roadmap flags when that applies.
What this kit does not include
- Any local or county-specific forms your Prothonotary or Court of Common Pleas may require in addition to the statewide UJS forms
- Legal advice on dividing property, alimony, retirement accounts, or a specific custody/support arrangement
- A guarantee that your spouse will sign, that a judge will enter your Decree as submitted, or that your case finalizes in any particular number of days
- Court filing fees, service/process-server costs, notary services, or representation in court
- Coverage for contested cases, cases involving domestic violence, or a spouse who cannot be located or served — those need a different approach and often an attorney
PlainDivorce is a private publisher, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System or any Court of Common Pleas. Always confirm current forms, fees, and local requirements with your county before filing.
How It Works
A roadmap to your Decree — not a promised timeline, since service, county practice, and paperwork accuracy all affect how long it takes.
File & Serve
File the Notice to Defend & Divorce Complaint with your county's office of legal pleadings, then serve your spouse within 30 days by mail, acceptance, or personal service.
Wait 90 Days & Sign Consent
Starting the day your spouse is served (not the day you filed), wait 90 calendar days. Then both sign the Affidavit of Consent and file it within 30 days of signing.
Notice or Waiver
Both sign Waivers of Notice (proceed immediately), or one of you serves a Notice of Intention and you wait 20 more days before the next step.
Final Praecipe & Decree
File the Final Praecipe to Transmit Record and proposed Decree. The court mails the signed Decree once everything is filed correctly — errors can delay entry, and not every court will flag them for you.
Simple Pricing vs. Lawyer Fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $129 | $1,500–$4,000+ |
| Process Control | You set the pace (DIY) | Lawyer's schedule |
| Includes Documents? | Yes — Complaint, Consent & Praecipe forms | Yes |
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If Your Case Isn't Eligible, You Get Your Money Back
If you buy the kit and then discover your spouse won't consent, there's a disagreement over property or support, a domestic-violence situation, or another circumstance this uncontested route isn't built for, email us within 30 days and we will refund you in full. We would rather lose the sale than have you file something that doesn't fit your situation.
Refunds are handled by our support team. See our Terms of Use for full details.
What Our Clients Say
Real stories from people who used PlainDivorce to complete their own filing.
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Customer reviews are collected from purchasers and support conversations. Names may be shortened for privacy, and individual results vary by court, case facts, and filing requirements.
“It felt like having a lawyer guiding me, but without the cost. Very intuitive.”
Olivia W.
Reading
“I was surprised at how fast we could get this done. No waiting around for lawyers.”
Sarah Z.
Pittsburgh
“PlainDivorce made everything so simple. I filled out the forms in one evening, and everything was clear and ready to file.”
Daniel N.
Philadelphia
“The instructions were crystal clear. I never felt lost or confused.”
Amelia L.
Allentown
“Everything was completed much faster than I expected. A seamless experience from start to finish.”
Brian E.
Pittsburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Mutual Consent (Section 3301(c)(1)) divorce?
Under 23 Pa.C.S. Sec 3301(c)(1), the court can grant a divorce once both spouses file an Affidavit of Consent stating the marriage is irretrievably broken and at least 90 days have passed since the Complaint was served on the other spouse. It does not mean the court skips reviewing your file.
Is my divorce guaranteed to finalize in 90 days?
No. The 90 days is a minimum wait that starts when your spouse is served, not when you file. After that, you still need to file the Affidavit of Consent within 30 days of signing, complete a notice-or-waiver step (immediate with waivers, or a further 20-day wait with notice), and have the court review and enter your Decree. Errors in the paperwork can add more time.
What if my spouse won't sign the Affidavit of Consent?
Without consent, you generally can't use Section 3301(c)(1). Pennsylvania has a separate presumed-consent route under Section 3301(c)(2) if your spouse was convicted of a qualifying personal-injury crime against you. Otherwise, you may need a one-year separation (Section 3301(d)) divorce, which uses different forms and timelines.
What forms does the kit actually include?
The base packet covers the Notice to Defend & Divorce Complaint, Affidavit of Consent, Waiver of Notice or Notice of Intention, and the Final Praecipe with a proposed Decree. Pennsylvania's process can also require service affidavits, a Counter-Affidavit, a Praecipe to Reinstate, or (for Section 3301(d) cases) an Affidavit of Non-Military Service — our roadmap tells you which apply to your situation.
Do I have to serve my spouse?
Yes. You must serve the Notice to Defend and Complaint within 30 days of filing (90 days if your spouse lives outside Pennsylvania), by personal service, acceptance of service, or certified mail. If you miss that window, you must file a Praecipe to Reinstate the Complaint, which restarts the service clock.
What is the Notice of Intention or Waiver of Notice?
After both Affidavits of Consent are filed, you can't just file the Final Praecipe right away. If both of you sign Waivers of Notice, either spouse may file immediately. Otherwise, one spouse must mail the other a Notice of Intention to File the Praecipe, and 20 days must pass before it can be filed.
What about property, alimony, custody, or support?
These aren't automatically resolved by consenting to the divorce ground. Pennsylvania's own forms warn that if you don't raise a claim for alimony, property division, or fees in your Complaint, you may lose the right to raise it once the Decree is entered. If you have children, custody and support terms need to be addressed too. We recommend legal advice for anything beyond a straightforward, fully agreed split.
Do I have to go to court?
Usually not for the divorce ground itself — once Section 3301(c) or (d) grounds are established, the statute says the court "shall grant a divorce without requiring a hearing on any other grounds." But the court still reviews your paperwork, some counties require additional documents, and issues like custody or a contested claim can still require an appearance.
Is mutual consent right for every situation?
No. If there is domestic violence, coercion, or you're unsure where your spouse is, don't rely on a consent-based filing in place of legal advice or a protective order — contact a family law attorney, your local domestic violence resources, or your county's self-help center instead.
What if it turns out my case isn't right for this kit?
Email support within 30 days and we will refund you in full. See our Terms of Use for details. We are not a law firm, cannot give legal advice, and cannot appear or file on your behalf — you file with your county yourself.
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Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System or any Court of Common Pleas. We do not provide legal advice, do not represent you in court, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using this site or the kit. The Pennsylvania Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product built around the current statewide Section 3301(c)(1) process and 23 Pa.C.S. Chapter 33; individual counties may require additional local forms or steps.
We do not guarantee that your spouse will consent, that a judge will enter your Decree as submitted, that your case will finalize within any particular timeframe, or a single total cost of your divorce. Filing fees are set by each county Prothonotary and can change; the ranges shown here (approximately $135–$398) reflect a 2026 survey of published county fee schedules. You are responsible for verifying current requirements and fees with your county before filing.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, coercion, or feel unsafe, do not rely on a consent-based filing in place of legal advice or protective measures. Contact a family law attorney, your local domestic violence resources, or your county's self-help center. Failing to raise alimony, property division, or fee claims in your Complaint can permanently affect your rights — consult an attorney if you're unsure.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.