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 MoreAlimony is often a part of a divorce settlement, particularly with marriages of long duration. If you are considering or in the midst of a divorce, better act now to meet the new deadline set by the 2017 Tax Act. Specifically, the 2017 Tax Act will take away the right of a payor of alimony to deduct…
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