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Partner Todd M. Begg provided insight into the impact of parental relocation in custody cases in his article for the Summer 2024 issue of Family Advocate, the American Bar Association’s quarterly news-and-feature magazine addressing current family law topics. The full text of the article is included below with permission from the ABA. Considerations When One Co-Parent Wishes to Relocate BY TODD M. BEGG In a society that has become increasingly […]

A new law is set to dramatically change custodial cases in Pennsylvania, with more emphasis than ever on children’s safety and well-being. The impact of Kayden’s Law — named for a 7-year-old girl killed by her biological father during an unsupervised visit — on child custody litigants and families, could be profound. Pollock Begg Associate Meghan L. Zupancic takes a deep dive into the changes and potential ramifications of Kayden’s […]

Navigating post-divorce co-parenting is never an easy or straightforward journey, but effective communication – including active listening and delayed reactions – can help smooth the path. Using both her perspective as a family law attorney and her own experience as a parent navigating divorce and co-parenting, Pollock Begg Partner Elisabeth W. Molnar offers insight, practical advice and strategies on effective co-parenting in her recent commentary in The Legal Intelligencer. Molnar […]

Divorce is never easy, but alternatives to traditional legal proceedings are giving couples a chance to end their marriages amicably, while maintaining dignity and privacy and often saving time and money. As Pollock Begg’s newest certified mediator, Associate Lindsay A. Nemit takes a deep dive into the increasing popularity and benefits of mediation in the divorce process for her recent commentary in The Legal Intelligencer. Nemit’s passion and experience in […]

Since Partner David S. Pollock first appeared on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers rankings 20 years ago, we’ve continued to garner recognition from our peers for excellence in family law. Read more about Pollock Begg’s honorees on the 2023 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars and Super Lawyers’ “Top” lists! https://tinyurl.com/5n9ash2c

Graduating from law school to a professional law career isn’t always an easy transition. Members of The Legal Intelligencer’s Young Lawyer Editorial Board, including Pollock Begg Associate Benjamin M. Lehman, offer guidance for new lawyers adapting to life in a law firm in the board’s new commentary for the renowned legal journal. Lehman was one of 21 attorneys under age 40 selected for the statewide editorial board last fall. The […]