As amended through May 6, 2024
Rule 1920.94 - Bifurcation(a) By agreement of the parties or upon petition of either party for cause show, the court may permit bifurcation, therefore separating the divorce and economic claims. Upon separation of the claims the divorce decree may be entered upon compliance with divorce procedures even though economic claims may still be outstanding. For purposes of this rule, bifurcation means decreeing a divorce when economic claims are outstanding.(b) Where bifurcation is allowed, the decree shall be indexed in the judgment docket to give notice of the divorced spouses' equitable interest in the property of the other.(c) The decree in divorce in such circumstances shall give notice of the outstanding claims in the manner set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 1920.76.(d) Bifurcation shall have no effect on any order for support or alimony pendente lite. Such order shall continue until final disposition of all outstanding claims unless modified or terminated by the court for cause shown.Amended effective 2/12/2018 ; amended effective 7/9/2019; amended effective 3/14/2020.