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eleven factors in Pennsylvania

24 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2026 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Xinda Wang v. Zhiping Fenggreen
pasuperct · 2005 · cited in 7 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2023
2 sentences

2018“In making its decision regarding equitable distribution, the trial court must consider at least the eleven factors -6- J-S62014-17 enumerated in [the Divorce Code’s equitable distribution statute,] 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 3502(a).” Wang v. Feng, 888 A.2d 882, 887 (Pa. Super. 2005).

2007Id. ¶ 6 In fashioning an equitable distribution award, the trial court must consider, at a minimum, the eleven factors set forth in 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 3502, Equitable division of marital property, (a) General rule.

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Isralsky v. Isralskygreen
pasuperct · 2003 · cited in 7 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2023
2 sentences

2023“In making its decision *524 regarding equitable distribution, the trial court must consider at least the eleven factors enumerated in 23 Pa.C.S.[ ] § 3502(a).” Isralsky v. Isralsky, 824 A.2d 1178, 1191 (Pa. Super. 2003).

2020“In making its decision regarding equitable distribution, the trial court must consider at least the eleven factors enumerated in 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 3502(a).” Isralsky v. Isralsky, 824 A.2d 1178, 1191 (Pa. Super. 2003).

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Taper v. Tapergreen
pasuperct · 2007 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017“The courts attempt to split property equitably, instead of equally, taking into consideration such factors as length of marriage, the contributions of both spouses, ages and health of each spouse.” Taper v. Taper, 939 A.2d 969, 974 (Pa. Super. 2007) (citation omitted).

2017“The courts attempt to split property equitably, instead of equally, taking into consideration such factors as length of marriage, the contributions of both spouses, ages and health of each spouse.” Taper v. Taper, 939 A.2d 969, 974 (Pa. Super. 2007) (citation omitted).

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Gates v. Gatesgreen
pasuperct · 2007 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024In fashioning an equitable distribution award, “the trial court must consider, at a minimum, the eleven factors set forth in 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502[.]” Gates v. Gates, 933 A.2d 102, 105 (Pa.Super. 2007) (cleaned up).

2024In order to fashion an equitable distribution award, “the trial court must consider, at a minimum, the eleven factors set forth in 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502[.]” Gates v. Gates, 933 A.2d 102, 105 (Pa.Super. 2007) (cleaned up).

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Martin, R. v. Martin, C.green
pasuperct · 2024 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026“In fashioning an equitable distribution award, ‘the trial court must consider, at a minimum, the eleven factors set forth in 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502.’” Martin v. Martin, 320 A.3d 113, 121 (Pa. Super. 2024) (citation and brackets omitted).

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John M. v. Paula T.green
pa · 1990 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See also John M. v. Paula T, 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380 (1990) (in determining whether there is “good cause” for court-ordered blood tests under Pa.R.C.P. 4010(a), the court balances interests); Commonwealth v. Dollman, 518 Pa. 86 , 541 A.2d 319 (1988) (in deciding whether to admit potentially inflammatory evidence, the trial court is required to balance alleged prejudicial effect against probative value); Hutchison v. Luddy, 398 Pa.Super. 505 , 581 A.2d 578 (1990) (in deciding whether to grant a motion to seal records or proceedings under the common law approach, the court weighs factors for

1990See also John M. v. Paula T, 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380 (1990) (in determining whether there is “good cause” for court-ordered blood tests under Pa.R.C.P. 4010(a), the court balances interests); Commonwealth v. Dollman, 518 Pa. 86 , 541 A.2d 319 (1988) (in deciding whether to admit potentially inflammatory evidence, the trial court is required to balance alleged prejudicial effect against probative value); Hutchison v. Luddy, 398 Pa.Super. 505 , 581 A.2d 578 (1990) (in deciding whether to grant a motion to seal records or proceedings under the common law approach, the court weighs factors for

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Hess, R. v. Hess, J. green
pasuperct · 2019
1 sentence

2021Hess v. Hess, 212 A.3d 520 , 523-24 (Pa. Super. 2019).

12021–2021
LaRocca Estate green
pa · 1968
2 sentences

2016Despite Appellant's allegation that the Trial Court considered only two of the eleven criteria, set forth in In re La.Rocca Estate, 431 Pa. 542, 546 , 246 A.2d 337 (1968), and failed to consider four factors which he deemed material, the Trial Court carefully considered each of the eleven factors in determining the reasonableness of the attorney fees.

2016Despite Appellant's allegation that the Trial Court considered only two of the eleven criteria, set forth in In re La.Rocca Estate, 431 Pa. 542, 546 , 246 A.2d 337 (1968), and failed to consider four factors which he deemed material, the Trial Court carefully considered each of the eleven factors in determining the reasonableness of the attorney fees.

12016–2016
Lee v. Lee green
pasuperct · 2009
1 sentence

2011Husband then cites Lee v. Lee, 978 A.2d 380 (Pa.Super.2009), which he indicates stands for the proposition that “it is inequitable to permit the non-contributing spouse to receive a disproportionate share of the other spouse’s lifelong savings, even if those assets are gifted to the marriage.” Husband’s brief at 38-39.

12011–2011
Commonwealth v. Dollman green
pa · 1988
2 sentences

1990See also John M. v. Paula T, 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380 (1990) (in determining whether there is “good cause” for court-ordered blood tests under Pa.R.C.P. 4010(a), the court balances interests); Commonwealth v. Dollman, 518 Pa. 86 , 541 A.2d 319 (1988) (in deciding whether to admit potentially inflammatory evidence, the trial court is required to balance alleged prejudicial effect against probative value); Hutchison v. Luddy, 398 Pa.Super. 505 , 581 A.2d 578 (1990) (in deciding whether to grant a motion to seal records or proceedings under the common law approach, the court weighs factors for

1990See also John M. v. Paula T, 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380 (1990) (in determining whether there is “good cause” for court-ordered blood tests under Pa.R.C.P. 4010(a), the court balances interests); Commonwealth v. Dollman, 518 Pa. 86 , 541 A.2d 319 (1988) (in deciding whether to admit potentially inflammatory evidence, the trial court is required to balance alleged prejudicial effect against probative value); Hutchison v. Luddy, 398 Pa.Super. 505 , 581 A.2d 578 (1990) (in deciding whether to grant a motion to seal records or proceedings under the common law approach, the court weighs factors for

11990–1990
Hutchison v. Luddy green
pa · 1990
2 sentences

1990See also John M. v. Paula T, 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380 (1990) (in determining whether there is “good cause” for court-ordered blood tests under Pa.R.C.P. 4010(a), the court balances interests); Commonwealth v. Dollman, 518 Pa. 86 , 541 A.2d 319 (1988) (in deciding whether to admit potentially inflammatory evidence, the trial court is required to balance alleged prejudicial effect against probative value); Hutchison v. Luddy, 398 Pa.Super. 505 , 581 A.2d 578 (1990) (in deciding whether to grant a motion to seal records or proceedings under the common law approach, the court weighs factors for

1990See also John M. v. Paula T, 524 Pa. 306 , 571 A.2d 1380 (1990) (in determining whether there is “good cause” for court-ordered blood tests under Pa.R.C.P. 4010(a), the court balances interests); Commonwealth v. Dollman, 518 Pa. 86 , 541 A.2d 319 (1988) (in deciding whether to admit potentially inflammatory evidence, the trial court is required to balance alleged prejudicial effect against probative value); Hutchison v. Luddy, 398 Pa.Super. 505 , 581 A.2d 578 (1990) (in deciding whether to grant a motion to seal records or proceedings under the common law approach, the court weighs factors for

11990–1990
Shuster v. Shuster green
pasuperct · 1974
2 sentences

1985In addition to consideration of change in income, Shuster v. Shuster, 226 Pa.Super. 542 , 323 A.2d 760 (1974) it is relevant to consider the change in age of children, Commonwealth ex rel.

1985In addition to consideration of change in income, Shuster v. Shuster, 226 Pa.Super. 542 , 323 A.2d 760 (1974) it is relevant to consider the change in age of children, Commonwealth ex rel.

11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3502 (9) PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3701 (6) PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3501 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 24 (1985–2026) NJ 5 (1997–2024) VA 5 (1988–2021) LA 4 (1984–1986) MI 4 (1987–1991) TN 4 (2005–2021) NY 4 (2018–2021) NV 4 (2019–2019) DC 3 (2013–2026) CA 3 (1989–2012) IA 2 (2017–2018) SD 2 (1998–1998) MS 2 (1984–2007) KY 2 (2012–2017) CO 2 (2019–2019) GA 2 (2007–2010)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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