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Back in 2012, I reported on a Pennsylvania Superior Court case, Love v. Love, in which Pennsylvania recognized a support obligation arising from sponsorship of a foreign national spouse.  Now, the ABA Family Law Quarterly has published an article, entitled “The I-864 Affidavit of Support: An Intro to the Immigration Form You Must Learn to Love/Hate,” examining Love and similar decisions around the United States.  As the article mentions, a […]

PITTSBURGH — David S. Pollock, founding partner of family law firm Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC, is a 2015 recipient of the Pittsburgh Business Times Diamond Awards. Pollock is among 20 awardees honored for their achievements and contributions. The Pittsburgh Business Times Diamond Awards are bestowed upon CEOs, or those in equivalent positions, who exemplify exceptional leadership in their respective companies or nonprofit organizations in the 10-county Pittsburgh region. […]

When one parent moves to a new neighborhood after having equal shared custody, the move might cause a longer commute time for a children traveling to and from school.  In a recent published decision, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania considered whether it was reasonable to shift primary custody to one parent in order to limit the child’s commuting time. In R.S. v. T.T., 2015 Pa. Super. 72 (April 10, 2015), […]

PITTSBURGH — Downtown family law firm Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC paralegal Cindy Wirtz is the new president for the Pittsburgh Paralegal Association. Wirtz, an active member of PPA, previously held the position of vice president in 2012-13. An advocate for pro bono work and community involvement, Pollock Begg strongly encourages all of its employees to give back to the local community as well as volunteer within and contribute […]

PITTSBURGH — Family law attorney David S. Pollock is the recipient of the Years of Service Award presented by the Washington County Bar Association. Pollock is a founding partner of Downtown family law firm Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC. The award recognizes individuals who have committed 40 or more years of service to the legal profession. Pollock is also a repeat recipient of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law […]

PITTSBURGH — Divorce attorney Joseph R. Williams, partner at Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC, joins a prestigious cast as an enigmatic advocate in the second annual PICT Classic Theatre UnCommon Pleas fundraiser. The event, a mock trial inspired by Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” features former Governor Tom Corbett as Prospero and former Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato as Caliban. Co-sponsored by the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Arts and Law Committee […]