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Shared legal custody means each parent gets to make decisions on behalf of their child. But what if those decisions pertaining to religious beliefs are in direct conflict with those of the other parent? Associate Meghan L. Zupancic dives into the complicated issue of differing religious beliefs in custody disputes — and what the courts have had to say on this topic — in her commentary for the latest issue […]

PITTSBURGH — The attorneys of family law firm Pollock Begg have once again earned the endorsement of their peers statewide with an impressive 16 recognitions on the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Rising Stars and Super Lawyers “Top” lists. Each year, no more than 5% of lawyers in the state are chosen for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list and no more than 2.5% of lawyers are designated among the […]

PITTSBURGH – Distinguished Pittsburgh divorce attorney and Pollock Begg Partner Candice L. Komar was selected by the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court to serve as Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Board, beginning May 1. The 60,000 plus lawyers in Pennsylvania are required to complete continuing legal education classes yearly to maintain their licensure. The 10-member CLE Board is appointed by the state Supreme Court to administer the rules pertaining to […]

False allegations of abuse are not uncommon in divorce proceedings. Ari Glasser, a law clerk at Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg, explains how protection from abuse petitions and orders work, and what falsely accused individuals can do to fight untrue allegations. A protection from abuse order is an order prohibiting the defendant from speaking or interacting with the plaintiff or plaintiffs. Only people who are your family or household […]

In her family law practice at Pollock Begg and through her involvement in the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh divorce attorney Lindsay A. Nemit has seen families reap incredible benefits from the communicative nature of the collaborative divorce process. Collaborative law is an alternative to litigation that allows the parties to focus on values, interests, and priorities they still share. It provides families with children resources to open […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and super model Gisele Bundchen’s recent divorce seemed to happen at lightning speed. Associate Morgan M. Bonekovic shares insights into how a well-crafted prenuptial agreement likely paved the way for their quick and smooth divorce process in her recent commentary in The Legal Intelligencer. Bonekovic guides clients through divorce, equitable distribution, support, custody and protection from abuse cases. Read her online bio to learn […]