374 Pa. Super. 317 - Bold v. Bold’s Empirical Analysis

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13 state decisions

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1. “He [the master] took into consideration the fact that defendant spent the first five years of the marriage in school. As a result of his education, defendant now has a substantial increase in his earning capacity. Defendant contributed approximately $5,300 per year, while plaintiff annually contributed three times that amount. That is, from 1974 through 1979, plaintiff invested $34,000 more than the defendant did into the marriage. Second, the master considered that the parties separated when defendant’s increased earning potential was only beginning to be realized. Thus, plaintiff was precluded from enjoying the benefits of her five year investment in defendant, that is, in his potential for increased earnings. During that time, she sacrificed her ability to accumulate and to save assets, and her lifestyle. Finally, the master considered the different lifestyles that the parties now enjoy. Defendant has the benefit of tax deduction [sic], savings accounts, retirement plans, and expensive automobiles, while plaintiff drives a 1974 Volkswagen and lives in an apartment without the luxury of a shower.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Bold v. Bold

2. “(a) All office furnishings and equipment $ 8,095.00 (b) 1979 Dodge Aspen 3,000.00 (c) All personal property listed on Exhibit “C” of the Master’s Report followed by the designation “R” 4,002.00 (d) First National Bank Accounts 540.00 Total $15,637.00”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Bold v. Bold

3. “1981 $19,503/$18,542 1982 $22,161/$32,254 1983 $23,700/$37,023 1984 $26,363/$31,934 2”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Bold v. Bold