Bill > HB2346

This bill amends Pennsylvania law concerning property division and alimony in divorce cases. Specifically, it modifies the rules for awarding the marital residence during divorce proceedings and for distributing marital assets, generally preventing a party convicted of a personal injury crime against their spouse from receiving a share of marital assets unless the court finds it necessary to prevent manifest injustice. The bill also introduces new provisions regarding alimony, stating that a party convicted of a personal injury crime against their spouse cannot be awarded alimony unless the court deems it necessary to prevent manifest injustice, and any alimony paid by the injured party before the conviction can be recovered. Additionally, the bill clarifies that while marital misconduct generally isn't considered for alimony, abuse of one party by the other will be considered.