PA HB2346

A party convicted of a personal injury crime against their spouse may not be awarded a percentage of marital assets or the right to reside in the marital residence during divorce proceedings, unless the court finds it necessary to prevent manifest injustice.

A party convicted of a personal injury crime against their spouse may not be awarded alimony, unless the court finds it necessary to prevent manifest injustice.

Alimony payments made by the injured party to the convicted party after the offense but before conviction are recoverable by the injured party upon petition.

Amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically sections 3502 and 3701.

Takes effect 60 days after enactment.