Commonwealth Ex Rel. Wasiolek v. Wasiolek

HOFFMAN, Judge:

The instant case involves a serious question concerning the effect of the Equal Rights Amendment1 (E.R.A.) on Pennsylvania law governing a parent’s obligation of support: appellant, mother of three small children, has resisted seeking employment because she believes that the continued presence in the home is in the best interest of her children. The lower court held that the E.R.A. and recent Pennsylvania case law requires that appellant, formerly a secretary with a proven earning capacity, contribute to the support of her children. We agree with appellant and, therefore,…