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HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, announced that her legislation to reform custody modification requests has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, marking a significant step toward reducing …
Pennsylvania House Passes Shusterman Bill Aimed at Preventing Custody Dispute Harassment Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The law firm Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that family law attorney Donald F. Kohler has joined the firm as a partner effective May 1, 2025.
Gawthrop Greenwood Welcomes New Partner, Family Law Attorney Donald F. Kohler Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has taken a significant step towards modernizing family law proceedings with Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 917 into law. Championed by State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, …
Streamlining Justice: New Arbitration Law Transforms Family Dispute Resolution in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to growing dissatisfaction with Pennsylvania’s current divorce laws, State Representatives Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman, both D-Chester, are advocating for significant reforms to streamline the …
Reforming Divorce: Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Modernized Legislation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On May 31, 2024, in Caldwell v. Jaurigue, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that establishes a bright line rule in third party child support …
Obermayer Legal Team Wins PA Supreme Court Case Establishing New Rules on 3rd Party Child Support Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday that Damien Hartsfield, a Philadelphia man, will serve up to 12 years in prison for forging documents to evade child …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Forging Documents to Avoid Child Support Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has sent House Bill 917, the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk with unanimous bipartisan support. State Representatives …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Introduce Family Law Arbitration, Aiming for Quicker, Less Contentious Resolutions Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a landmark decision on Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law. The bi-partisan legislation, aimed at reforming the state’s child …
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Groundbreaking Child Custody Reform Bill Read More