Laughlin v. Laughlin

OPINION

ZAPPALA, Justice.

The issue presented is whether a trial court has the authority to enter a wage attachment order to enforce a court order relating to equitable distribution.

A complaint in divorce was filed by Appellant Laverne Laughlin (wife) on April 4, 1983, including counts requesting equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, and counsel fees. The economic issues were referred to a master. The wife filed exceptions to the master’s report and recommendation. On January 12, 1987, the trial court entered an order which adopted the master’s recommendations. Neither party…