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Pennsylvania House Advances Bills on Parental Rights and Family Reunification

June 24, 2026June 23, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House approved two bipartisan child welfare bills Monday that would create a process for reinstating terminated parental rights and limit the role incarceration can play …

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HHS Crackdown on Pediatric Consent Sparks New Questions for Providers

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week launched a sweeping effort to reinforce parental rights in pediatric care, opening a federal investigation, issuing new …

Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House Passes Shusterman Bill Aimed at Preventing Custody Dispute Harassment

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Gawthrop Greenwood Welcomes New Partner, Family Law Attorney Donald F. Kohler

May 2, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Kristen Stewart

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.