Construction of Divorce Code.
23 Pa.C.S. § 5
in effectThe provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. Pt. IV (relating to divorce) shall apply to all cases, whether the cause for divorce or annulment arose prior or subsequent to the enactment of this act. The provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. Pt. IV shall not affect any suit or action pending on the effective date of the Divorce Code of 1980, but the suit or action may be proceeded with and concluded either under the laws in existence when the suit or action was instituted, notwithstanding the repeal of such laws, or, upon application granted, under the provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. Pt. IV. The provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. Pt. IV shall not apply to any case in which a decree has been rendered prior to the effective date of the Divorce Code of 1980. The provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. Pt. IV shall not affect any marital agreement executed prior to the effective date of the Divorce Code of 1980 or any amendment or modification thereto. Explanatory Note. Act 206 added Parts I, II, IV and VII, Chapters 41, 51 and 55, Subchapter E of Chapter 25 and Subchapter D of Chapter 43 of Title 23.
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