Pennsylvania law sections 4363 and 4364 outline the procedures for distributing proceeds from property sales in divorce cases. Section 4363 details the appointment of a trustee to handle the sale proceeds and distribute the appropriate shares to the plaintiff spouse, including support payments. Section 4364 explains the rights of a plaintiff spouse who purchases the property at sale, including credits for their share and support owed.
The court appoints a trustee either at the time of the hearing or afterward to handle the proceeds from the sale.
The trustee distributes the proceeds, paying the plaintiff spouse their court-ordered share and any support amounts due, including interest.
Yes, if the plaintiff spouse purchases the property, they are entitled to a credit for their share and support amounts owed.
The credit includes the court-ordered support amounts due, which can be assigned to the purchaser or credited directly by the sheriff.