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23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3707 (2026)

 Effect of death of either party.

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§ 3707.  Effect of death of either party.

Upon the death of the payee party, the right to receive alimony pursuant to this chapter shall cease. Upon the death of the payor party, the obligation to pay alimony shall cease unless otherwise indicated in an agreement between the parties or an order of court.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2003–2025 · leading case: Benson Ex Rel. Patterson v. Patterson, 830 A.2d 966 (Pa. 2003).
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Benson Ex Rel. Patterson v. Patterson, 830 A.2d 966 (Pa. 2003). · cites it 2× “This is in marked contrast to Section 3707 of the Domestic Relations Code, 23 Pa.C.S. § 3707, which provides that an obligation to pay alimony shall cease upon the death of the payor "unless otherwise indicated in an agreement between the parties or an order of court.”
Balicki v. Balicki, 4 A.3d 654 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2010). “23 Pa. C.S. § 3707 provides “.... upon the death of the payor party, the obligation to pay alimony shall cease unless otherwise indicated in an agreement between the parties or an order of court.”
Dudas v. Pietrzykowski, 849 A.2d 582 (Pa. 2004). “Since the agreement did not specifically provide for alimony to continue after Husband's death, the obligation will cease when he dies pursuant to Section 3707 of the Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. § 3707. 3 . Section 449 of the Workers Compensation Act, 77 P.”
Hawley v. Comm'r IRS, 94 F. App'x 126 (3rd Cir. 2004). “2d 807 (1987)); 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 3707 (the right to receive alimony terminates automatically at the death of the payee).”
Comm'r, 2003 T.C. Memo. 92 (1970). · cites it 4× “section 3707 (West 2001), which codifies the doctrine of abatement, provides: "Upon the death of the payee party, the right to receive alimony pursuant to this chapter shall cease.”
Clouser, K. v. Clouser, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2025). “” 23 Pa.C.S. § 3707. A court may “direct the purchase of, and beneficiary designations” on a life insurance policy, where “it is necessary to protect the interests of a party.”
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