Alimony in Erie: how it is calculated
Alimony in Erie follows Pennsylvania law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Erie County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Erie case is actually heard.
Where a Erie case goes
A divorce filed in Erie is heard by the Pennsylvania court for Erie County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Erie has about 92,940 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
33%/40% no kids · 25%/30% with kids (net)
Type
Temporary support while the case is pending
Does Erie have its own rule?
No. 231 Pa. Code Rule 1910.16-4 applies across Pennsylvania, so a case from Erie is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
231 Pa. Code Rule 1910.16-4 — Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, support guidelines (spousal support / alimony pendente lite).
Last checked 2026-08-27. Read the source →
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