Mascaro v. Mascaro

OPINION

Justice NEWMAN.

We granted appeal in this matter to determine whether the support guidelines, Pa.R.C.P.1910.16-1-1910.16-7, 1 apply to spousal support cases where the parties’ combined net income exceeds $15,000 per month ($180,000 per year). 2 Because we hold that they do apply, we reverse the decision of the Superior Court, which held that in such cases, spousal support is calculated pursuant to Melzer v. Witsberger, 505 Pa. 462, 480 A.2d 991 (1984).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Joseph Mascaro (Husband) and Rosemary Mascaro (Wife) were married in August of 1978, and separated in October…