These documents are official, government-maintained archives detailing marital dissolution proceedings within a specific Pennsylvania jurisdiction. They encompass various filings, court orders, and decrees related to the legal termination of a marriage finalized in that locale. Examples of these records include the initial divorce complaint, any responsive pleadings, financial affidavits, custody arrangements, and the final divorce decree officially ending the marriage.
Access to and maintenance of these archives serves several vital purposes. They provide legal confirmation of marital status for individuals seeking to remarry or update legal documents. The information contained within these records can be critical for genealogical research, legal proceedings, and property disputes. Historically, these records offer insights into social and legal trends related to marriage and family structures within the defined geographic area.