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Distribution Type
Equitable Distribution
Default Split
50 / 50
Income Adjustment
Equitable

Methodology

Equitable distribution

Pennsylvania uses a comprehensive multi-factor equitable distribution system. Courts are directed to consider eleven enumerated factors to arrive at a fair division of marital property.

Statutory Factors

The following factors are commonly evaluated under Pennsylvania law:

  1. Duration of the marriage
  2. Income and liabilities of each spouse
  3. Contributions to the marriage including homemaking
  4. Future earning capacity
  5. Tax consequences
  6. Waste or dissipation of marital assets
  7. Custodial needs
  8. Any other factors for fairness

Statute Reference

Citation: 23 Pa.C.S. §3502 ↗

Source: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/Public/cons_index.cfm

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23 Pa.C.S. §3502
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Pennsylvania Property Division

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes §3502 provides an eleven-factor equitable distribution framework. Courts weigh the length of the marriage, prior marriages, age, health, income, earning capacity, contributions to education, economic circumstances, standard of living, liabilities, needs, and any other relevant factor. Pennsylvania requires courts to consider all enumerated factors but gives discretion in how to weigh them.

Citation: 23 Pa.C.S. §3502

Source: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/Public/cons_index.cfm

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