Category: In the News

Pittsburgh Family Lawyer Megan A. DelVecchio Examines Potential Impact of PA Supreme Court Ruling on “Intent-Based” Parentage

October 24, 2024 | Child Custody, In the News

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Following September arguments on the appeal of Glover v. Junior, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is poised to decide whether the doctrine of “intent-based” parentage will be adopted in Pennsylvania. Pollock Begg Associate Megan A. DelVecchio explains how this custody battle between same-sex exes could impact many couples in Pennsylvania planning to have a child in her recent commentary for The Legal Intelligencer. DelVecchio is an experienced litigator and certified mediator who […]

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Pittsburgh Divorce Attorney Addresses Custody Cases Involving Parental Relocation

Partner Todd M. Begg Featured in Summer 2024 Issue of Family Advocate

August 23, 2024 | Child Custody, In the News

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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 […]

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Pittsburgh Family Lawyer Meghan L. Zupancic Offers Insight Into Sweeping Changes to Pennsylvania Custody Statute

June 25, 2024 | Child Custody, In the News

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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 […]

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Pittsburgh Family Lawyer Elisabeth W. Molnar Offers Unique Perspective on Keys to Effective Co-Parenting

March 15, 2024 | Child Custody, Collaborative Law, In the News

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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 […]

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Mediation is Reshaping the Divorce Process: Perspective from Pittsburgh Family Lawyer and Certified Mediator Lindsay A. Nemit

October 13, 2023 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, In the News, Mediation

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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 […]

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Our 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees

June 18, 2023 | In the News, Videos

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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

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