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23 Pa.C.S. § 3101 Short title of part
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This part shall be known and may be cited as the Divorce Code.
23 Pa.C.S. § 3102 Legislative findings and intent
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(a) Policy.--The family is the basic unit in society and the protection and preservation of the family is of paramount public concern. Therefore, it is the policy of the Commonwealth to: (1) Make the law for legal dissolution of marriage effective for dealing with the realities o…
23 Pa.C.S. § 3103 Definitions
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The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Alimony." An order for support granted by this Commonwealth or any other state to a spouse or former spouse in conjunction…
23 Pa.C.S. § 3104 Bases of jurisdiction
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(a) Jurisdiction.--The courts shall have original jurisdiction in cases of divorce and for the annulment of void or voidable marriages and shall determine, in conjunction with any decree granting a divorce or annulment, the following matters, if raised in the pleadings, and issue…