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· 4/28/2003

Isralsky v. Isralsky

Citations

  • 824 A.2d 1178
  • 2003 Pa. Super. 162
  • 2003 Pa. Super. LEXIS 1199

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • explaining that, father willfully failed to obtain or maintain appropriate employment when he terminated employment, started his own business for the 28-month period following the parties separation, and sought minimal - 12 - J-S41018-23 outside employment opportunities
  • finding record supported award of counsel fees to wife of $20,000 based, in part, on husband’s vexatious conduct during litigation
  • objective of Divorce Code is to effectuate economic justice between parties who are divorced and ensure fair and just determination and settlement of property rights
  • trial court free to reject Father’s evidence and to conclude that Father was hiding income to avoid his financial obligations
  • “Alimony is based upon reasonable needs in accordance with the lifestyle and standard of living established by the parties during the marriage, as well as the payor’s ability to pay.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)
  • “Alimony is based upon reasonable needs in accordance with the lifestyle and standard of living established by the parties during the marriage, as well as the payor’s ability to pay.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)

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Judges: Hudock, Todd, Graci

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