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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
NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County is set to host a special event on Friday, November 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in celebration of National Adoption Day. The event, …
Montgomery County Celebrates National Adoption Day: Honoring Adoptive Families and Raising Awareness for Children in Need Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives yesterday passed H.B.917, which introduces the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act that will enable families to resolve disputes privately with the help …
PA House Passes Bill to Offer Private Resolution for Family Disputes Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Family law, litigation and criminal defense attorney Kelly A. Jurs, of the law firm Gawthrop Greenwood, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Chester …
Gawthrop Greenwood Attorney Kelly Jurs Named to Board of Chester County Bar Association Read More