June 28, 2010 | Divorce, Legal Perspective, Marital Property
In Pennsylvania, marital property is divided in a process known as equitable distribution. The method prescribed by the Divorce Code is a “dual classification” equitable distribution scheme because marital property is distinguished from nonmarital or separate property (terms which are used interchangeably). In other jurisdictions governed by an “all-property” equitable distribution scheme, the divorce courts do not distinguish between marital and nonmarital property. Pennsylvania does not recognize community property, which […]