Pennsylvania law does not automatically award alimony to either spouse. It must be negotiated during settlement or awarded by the court. Pennsylvania recognizes several different alimony categories, generally paid by the spouse with the higher income to the spouse with a lower income: Spousal Support – paid between separation and filing for divorce Alimony Pendente…
Read MoreIn PA, most court-ordered alimony (also called spousal support) is immediately terminated upon the marriage or cohabitation of the spouse receiving the support. Since spousal support is calculated based on many factors, including age, length of marriage, income and income potential, and standard of living, it is reasonable to assume that if an ex-spouse remarries,…
Read MoreYour ex is now remarried to a wealthy individual while you are struggling to pay your bills, child support, and possibly alimony. Is it fair that you still struggle while your ex takes child support he or she doesn’t really need? Alimony According to PA law, a spouse who is receiving alimony (spousal support) loses…
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