Pennsylvania Family Law Statutes
(provided by Divorce Source, Inc.)
Published 6.30.98
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Chapter 31 - Preliminary Provisions
Chapter 33 - Dissolution of Marital Status
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Sub-Chapter A - General Provisions
Sub-Chapter B - Procedure
Sub-Chapter C - Attacks Upon Decrees
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Section 3501 -Definitions
Section 3502 -Equitable Distribution of Marital Property
Section 3503 -Effect of Divorce on Property Rights Generally
Section 3504 -Disposition of Property After Termination of Marriage
Section 3505 -Disposition of Property to Defeat Obligations
Section 3506 -Statement of reasons for Distribution
Section 3507 -Division of Entiretes Property Between Divorced Persons
Section 3508 - Conveyance of Entireties Property to Divorced Spouse
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Section 3701 -Alimony
Section 3702 -Alimony Pendent Lite, Counsel Fees, and Expenses
Section 3703 -Enforcement of Arrearages
Section 3704 -Payment of Support, Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite
Section 3705 -Enforcement of Foreign Decrees
Section 3706 -Bar to Alimony
Section 3707 -Effect of Death of Either Party
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Chapter 41 - General Provisions
Chapter 43 - Support Matters Generally
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Sub-Chapter A - General Provisions
Sub-Chapter B - Support
Sub-Chapter C - Proceedings Generally
Sub-Chapter D - Proceedings Against Entireties Property
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Chapter 51 - General Provisions
Chapter 53 - Custody
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Sub-Chapter A - General Provisions
Sub-Chapter B - Child Custody Jurisdiction
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Chapter 61- Protection From Abuse
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