CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECTSuper. 461, 514 A.2d 1374 (1986)]. 7:912-16.Commencement of Second Divorce Action in Ano<strong>the</strong>rCounty Violative of Spirit of Divorce Code. [Gantz v.Gantz, 338 Pa. Super. 528, 448 A.2d 17 (1985)]. 6:696-97.Court May Consider Fault Grounds, Even When No-Fault Grounds Have Been Established. [Restifo v.Restifo, 339 Pa. Super. 352, 489 A.2d 196 (1985)].6:675-76.Court Sets Aside Divorce Due <strong>to</strong> Wife's Failure <strong>to</strong>Follow Rules of Procedure. [Crookes v. Crookes, 346Pa. Super. 315, 499 A.2d 626 (1985)]. 6:781-83.Court Sets Forth Procedures <strong>to</strong> be Followed After Entryof a Divorce Decree and Equitable Distribution Order.[Colagioia v. Colagioia, 362 Pa. Super. 213, 523 A.2d1158 (1987)]. 8:959-60.Court's Ignoring a Petition for Reconsideration Doesn'tMake Wife less "Appealing" on Merits. [Wadding<strong>to</strong>nv. Wadding<strong>to</strong>n, 425 Pa. Super. 241, 624 A.2d 657(1993)]. 14(4):10-11.Death Prevents Entry of Posthumous Divorce DecreeEven Though Equitable Distribution Proceeds. [Yelenicv. Clark, 922 A.2d 935 (Pa. Super. 2007)]. Stephanie L.Jablon. 29:53-54.Decree Entered Prior <strong>to</strong> Code Cannot be Affected <strong>by</strong>Code. [Ewiak v. Ewiak, <strong>32</strong>8 Pa. Super. 83, 476 A.2d464 (1984)]. 5:602.Divorce Decree does not Au<strong>to</strong>matically TerminateRight of Party as Beneficiary. [S<strong>to</strong>well v. S<strong>to</strong>well, 3dCir., No. 84-1037 (Oct. 26, 1984)]. 5:656-58.Divorce Decree Insufficient <strong>to</strong> Divest Beneficiary ofERISA Pension Plan in Absence of Change ofBeneficiary According <strong>to</strong> Plan Documents. [Kennedy,Executrix of <strong>the</strong> Estate of Kennedy, Deceased v. PlanAdministra<strong>to</strong>r for Dupont Savings and Investment Planet al. 129 S. Ct. 865(2009)]. Caren E. Morrisey. 31:4-5.Enforceability of Agreement Incorporated in<strong>to</strong> DivorceDecree. [Kasloff v. Kasloff, Montg. Co., 81-5390,Equity (1982)]. 4:401-3.Equitable Powers of <strong>the</strong> Court <strong>to</strong> Modify an EquitableDistribution Order More Than 30 Days Following <strong>the</strong>Entry of a Divorce Decree. [Johnson v. Johnson, 864A.2d 1224 (Pa. Super. 2004)]. Stephanie H. Winegard.27:51-52.Extrinsic Fraud: Petition <strong>to</strong> Vacate Divorce Decree.[Foley v. Foley, 392 Pa. Super. 9, 572 A.2d 6 (1990)].11:144-45.Failure <strong>to</strong> Inform Employer RE: Divorce SubjectsEmployee <strong>to</strong> Liability for Post-Divorce Health BenefitsPaid when No Health Insurance Premiums Paid.[Trustees of <strong>the</strong> AFTRA Health Fund v. Biondi, 303thF.2d 765 (7 Cir. 2002)]. David I. Grunfeld. 24:106.Marry at Haste, Divorce from Previous MarriageSpouse at Leisure? Second Marriage Still Valid.[Coving<strong>to</strong>n v. Coving<strong>to</strong>n, 421 Pa. Super. <strong>32</strong>8, 617 A.2d1318 (1992)]. 14(3):9-10.Mutual Mistake of Fact Won't Invalidate DivorceDecree. [Holteen v. Holteen, 413 Pa. Super. 591, 605A.2d 1275 (1992)]. 13(3):7.Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure–Should TheyBeApplied Rigidly? [Kurtas v. Kurtas, 521 Pa. 105,555 A.2d 804 (1989)]. 10(2):78-79.Procedural Due Process Rights Cannot Succumb <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>Equitable Aims of <strong>the</strong> Divorce Code. [Mayer v.Garman, 590 Pa. 268, 912 A.2d 762 ( 2006)]. Darren J.Holst. 28:100-2.Sensitivity is Paramount in Fight Over Child’s Remains.[Kulp v. Kulp, 920 A.2d 867 (Pa. Super. 2007)].Michael E. Bertin. 29:49-51.Superior Court Criticizes Local Procedure andRemands for Factual Determination of Due ProcessConcerns. [Reimer v. Reimer, 442 Pa. Super. 689, 660A.2d 663 (1995)]. 17(3):6.Timing of Special Relief Motion. [Reese v. Reese, 406Pa. Super. 214, 593 A.2d 1312 (1991)]. 12(6):5.Validity of Third Party's Intervention in DivorceProceedings. [Luiziaga v. Psolka, 4<strong>32</strong> Pa. Super. 26,637 A.2d 645 (1994)]. 15(2):5-6.72
CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECTWithdrawal of Affidavit of Consent Prior <strong>to</strong> Entry ofDivorce Decree is Permissible. [Berman v. Berman, 4A.C.D.D. 102 (1983)]. 4:450-51.DIVORCE–ACTIONS IN MORE THANONE COUNTYDivorce–Simultaneous Actions in Two Counties. [Bemv. Bem, 30 Chester Co. Rep. 276 (1982)]. 3:340Divorce–Two Cases can be Pending in Two Countiesuntil Appellate Courts Rule O<strong>the</strong>rwise. [Ravetz v.Ravetz, Montg. Co., No. 80-10116 (1981)]. 2:186-87.DIVORCE-ALIMONYAlimony–Husband Ordered <strong>to</strong> Pay Wife Alimony forIndefinite Period of Time. [Orange v. Orange,Westmoreland Co., 5949 Civil 1980 (1981)]. 2:205-6.Alimony–Provisions of §501 are <strong>to</strong> be Read inConjunction With One Ano<strong>the</strong>r. [Hess v. Hess, <strong>32</strong>7 Pa.Super. 279, 475 A.2d 796 (1984)]. 5:576-579.Alimony–Section 501 Provisions <strong>to</strong> be Read inConjunction With One Ano<strong>the</strong>r. [Bickley v. Bickley,301 Pa. Super. 396, 447 A.2d 1025 (1982)]. 3:302-6.Alimony Award and Standard of Living. [Edelstein v.Edelstein, 399 Pa. Super. 536, 582 A.2d 1074 (1990)].12(1):2.Alimony Award Upheld <strong>to</strong> Effectuate 50-50 EquitableDistribution Split. [Uhler v. Uhler, 406 Pa. Super. 414,594 A.2d 688 (1991)]. 12(5):5.Alimony in Accordance With Standard of Living.[Kutzer v. Kutzer, Montg. Co., No. 79-396 (1982)].3:262-65.Alimony Modification Due <strong>to</strong> Voluntary Retirement.[McFadden v. McFadden, 386 Pa. Super. 506, 563A.2d 180 (1989)]. 10(4):111-12.Alimony not Terminable for Same-Sex Cohabitation.[Kripp v. Kripp, 784 A.2d 158 (Pa. Super 2001)].Gerald J. Schorr. 24:6-8.Alimony Provisions in Separation Agreement Reduced<strong>to</strong> Court Order are Non-Modifiable. [Blackson v.Blackson, Mercer Co., 39 EQ. 1978 (1981)]. 3:341-42.Alimony vs. Property Settlement Payable inInstallments. [Goninen, Jr. v. Commissioner, 47 TCM49,698 (1983) and Lewis v. Commissioner, 47 TCM49,699 (1983)]. 5:528.Child's Illness Warrants Continuation of Alimony <strong>to</strong>Mo<strong>the</strong>r. [Soncini v. Soncini, 417 Pa. Super. 393, 612A.2d 998 (1992)]. 13(4):6-7.Court Awards Wife Alimony of Unlimited Duration.[Pacella v. Pacella, 342 Pa. Super. 178, 492 A.2d 707(1985)]. 7:835-37.Court Awards Wife Permanent Alimony. [Pacella v.Pacella, Allegh. Co., No 517 of 1979 (1982)]. 4:441-44.Court Cannot Dismiss Divorce Complaint Sua SponteWithout Affording Plaintiff Prior Notice. [Hoffman v.Hoffman, 350 Pa. Super. 1280, 504 A.2d 356(1986)]7:838.Court Vacates Divorce Decree upon Finding ExtrinsicFraud. [Fenstermaker v. Fenstermaker, 348 Pa. Super.237, 502 A.2d 185 (1985)]. 7:813-16.Courts Have Equitable Powers Under Section 401(c) <strong>to</strong>Award Reimbursement Alimony. [Lehmicke v.Lehmicke, 339 Pa. Super. 559, 489 A.2d 782 (1985)].6:692-96.Effect of Cohabitation on Alimony Agreement.[Vankirk v. Vankirk, 336 Pa. Super. 502, 485 A.2d1194 (1984)]. 5:654-55.Entrepreneur Wife <strong>to</strong>o Active for Permanent Alimony.[O'callaghan v. O'callaghan, 530 Pa. Super. 176, 607A.2d 735 (1992)]. 13(4):8.Entry of Divorce Decree Prerequisite <strong>to</strong> AncillaryRelief Order. [Dech v. Dech, 342 Pa. Super. 17, 492A.2d 41 (1985)]. 7:803-4.The 50/50 Starting Point. [Labuda v. Labuda, 349 Pa.Super. 524, 503 A.2d 971 (1986)]7:808-10.Garnish Gross, not Net, Wages for Alimony Arrearages,Superior Court Declares. [Goodstein v. Goodstein, 42273
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