Many state have different laws about getting getting divorce. Some states find fault with one party and say that party is the cause of the troubles. Other states say it is nobody's fault.
Pennsylvania is what is know as a no fault state. You can have all the affairs you want and the state basically says its not your fault or your spouses fault. When you file for divorce, the reason given is irreconcilable differences. One spouse cheated and the other one did not. That is the difference That can not be remedied.
The state of Pennsylvania does not recognize a separation. You are either married or divorced. So unless you want to stay married to a cheating spouse, file for divorce.
When you file for divorce, the party that makes less money can file for what is called support while the divorce proceedings are going on. The person who makes more money will most likely have to pay the other person some money to "support" them while this whole process is taking place.
The next thing is alimony. In Pa., alimony is awarded 1 year for every 7 you were married. If you have not reached the 7 year mark, consider yourself lucky. You will not be hit with this.
If you have children, there will be child support awarded to whichever parent has the kids. If you make more than the other person and end up with the kids, the amount of child support will be deducted from your alimony payments. This leaving you with less of an alimony payment.
The divorce process in Pa. can take up to two years. One party can drag it out that long. After 2 years the judge will enough, rule on who owes who what and who gets what then issue the divorce decree.
There you have a few highlights of what divorce in Pennsylvania is like.
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