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Emergency custody: when can a court act immediately to protect my child

Emergency custody:  when can a court act immediately to protect my child

In a custody case, situations can arise which make it necessary to ask the court for emergency relief. It's important to recognize what issues rise to the level of an emergency and the proper procedures to request relief.

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Glover v. Junior decision and what it means for parents

Glover v. Junior decision and what it means for parents

The Pennsylvania family law world has been buzzing with the news of the decision in Glover v. Junior. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the Superior Court's determination that it is possible to establish parentage through showing intent to conceive and raise a child together.

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I'm being cut out of my grandchild's life: what are my rights?

I'm being cut out of my grandchild's life:  what are my rights?

Grandparents have various options to pursue custody in Pennsylvania. To obtain custody, they must first establish that they have the standing to proceed. Every situation is unique and depends on the individual circumstances present in the case.

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