Alimony in Wilkes-Barre: how it is calculated
Alimony in Wilkes-Barre follows Pennsylvania law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Luzerne County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Wilkes-Barre case is actually heard.
Where a Wilkes-Barre case goes
A divorce filed in Wilkes-Barre is heard by the Pennsylvania court for Luzerne County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Wilkes-Barre has about 44,661 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 Wilkes-Barre have its own rule?
No. 231 Pa. Code Rule 1910.16-4 applies across Pennsylvania, so a case from Wilkes-Barre 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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