Category Archives: Alimony

Could a Court Use Your Potential Income Against You? How Earning Capacity Shapes Alimony in Philadelphia

When people think about alimony in a Pennsylvania divorce, they often assume the calculation starts and ends with what each spouse actually earns. The reality is more complicated. Pennsylvania courts are permitted to look beyond a paycheck when deciding whether to award alimony and how much to order. One of the most consequential factors… Read More »