PRINTER'S NO. 3766

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA


HOUSE BILL

No. 2658 Session of 1986


        INTRODUCED BY REBER, JUNE 24, 1986

        REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, JUNE 24, 1986

                                     AN ACT

     1  Amending the act of April 2, 1980 (P.L.63, No.26), entitled "An
     2     act consolidating, revising and amending the divorce and
     3     annulment laws of the Commonwealth and making certain
     4     repeals," defining "increase in value."

     5     The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
     6  hereby enacts as follows:
     7     Section 1.  Section 104 of the act of April 2, 1980 (P.L.63,
     8  No.26), known as the Divorce Code, is amended by adding a
     9  definition to read:
    10  Section 104.  Definitions.
    11     The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
    12  have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
    13  context clearly indicates otherwise:
    14     * * *
    15     "Increase in value."  Any improvements, repairs and
    16  maintenance due to efforts and contributions of both spouses.
    17  The term shall not include inflation and increases in market
    18  value.


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     2     Section 2.  This act shall take effect in 60 days.



















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