MacDougall vs. MacDougall

Apr 10, 2012

OUTCOME: •On April 10, 2012 the Superior Court of Pennsylvania found in favor of the firm’s client in the case of post separation COLAs

The main legal issue was whether post separation cost of living adjustments (COLAs) is considered marital property subject to the terms of an equitable distribution order, where the ex-spouse was award ... ed a share of the marital portion of the former spouse’s defined benefit pension plan.