CASE DIGESTS BY AUTHORSMcKillop, Donna M. The Mature Minor DoctrineNo Defense <strong>to</strong> Involuntary Manslaughter of Childnot Provided Medical Treatment. [Com. v. Nixon,563 Pa. 425, 761 A.2d 1151 (2000)]. 23:11-13.McKillop, Donna Trial Court may not InfusePersonal Beliefs Opposing Shared PhysicalCus<strong>to</strong>dy. [B.C.S. v. J.A.S., 994 A.2d 600 (Pa.Super. 2010)]. <strong>32</strong>:137-38.Mervan, Lorraine W. Clarification for Those Pre-1998 Support Agreements. [Nicholson v. Combs,550 Pa. 23, 703 A.2d 407 (1997)]. 20:3-4.Meyer, Charles J. A Finding of Criminal Contemptis Immediately Appealable. [Diamond v.Diamond, 715 A.2d 1190 (Pa. Super. 1998)].20:90-92.Michaelson, Sarinia A. In Loco Parentis StatusProvides Same Rights as a Parent in JuvenileDependency Proceedings. [In re D.K. & W.K.,922 A.2d 929 (Pa. Super. 2007)]. 29:100-01.Michaelson, Sarinia A. Equitable ReimbursementWhen Marital Assets Just are not Enough. [Wangv. Feng, 888 A.2d. 882 (Pa. Super. 2005)]. 28:15-16.Miles, Patricia A. Sole Proprie<strong>to</strong>rship can haveEnterprise Goodwill Under Facts of Some Cases(But not This One). [Gaydos v. Gaydos, 693 A.2d1368 (1997)]. 19:51-54.Miller, Sally R. Best Interests Control in Cus<strong>to</strong>dyRelocation Cases. [Tripathi v. Tripathi, 787 A.2d436 (Pa. Super. 2001)]. 24:39-40.Miller, Sally R. Goodwill Valuation of VeterinaryPractice. [Baker v. Baker, 861 A.2d 298 (Pa.Super. 2004)]. 27:7-8.Miller, Sally R. Grant of Counsel Fees forContinuing Conduct in Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Case. [Holler v.Smith, 928 A.2d 330 (Pa. Super 2007)]. 29:123-24.Miller, Sally R. Statu<strong>to</strong>ry Standing in GrandparentCus<strong>to</strong>dy Cases. [Martinez v. Baxter, 725 A.2d 775(Pa. Super. 1999)]. 21:35-36.Mirabile, Carolyn R. Best Interest StandardSupports Trial Court’s Holding That a PriorCriminal Record Does not Bar Someone as aKinship Provider. [In Re: J.P.; Appeal ofDepartment of Human Services, 998 A.2d 984(Pa. Super. 2010)]. <strong>32</strong>:144-45.Mirabile, Carolyn R. Paternity <strong>by</strong> Es<strong>to</strong>ppel: If OneWaits, It may be Too Late! [Ellison v. Lopez, 959A. 2d 295 (Pa. Super. 2008)]. 31:7-8.Mirabile, Carolyn R. Pennsylvania Superior CourtAbolishes Evidentiary Presumption Relating <strong>to</strong>Same-Sex Relationships in Cus<strong>to</strong>dy and Affirms<strong>the</strong> Best Interest Standard. [M.A.T. v. G.S.T., 989A.2d 11 (Pa. Super. 2010)]. <strong>32</strong>:20-21.Mirabile, Carolyn R. Supreme Court AdmitsParole Evidence <strong>to</strong> Define <strong>the</strong> Term ofCohabitation in a Property Settlement Agreement.[Kripp v. Kripp, 849 A.2d 1159 (Pa. 2004)].26:41-42.Molnar, Elisabeth W. Protection of Mental HealthRecords as it Applies <strong>to</strong> a Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Case inPennsylvania. [Gates v. Gates, 967 A.2d 1024 (Pa.Super. 2009)]. 31:97-99.Moonay, Hillary J. Superior Court ConstruesPrenuptial Agreement Waiving TestamentaryRights <strong>to</strong> Also Waive Divorce Code Rights inAbsence of Express Language. [Stackhouse v.Zaretsky, 900A.2d. 383 (Pa. Super. 2006)].28:106-8.Moore, Richard I. Continuing Jurisdiction–“TheSignificant Connections Analysis”. [Kriebel v.Kriebel, 766 A.2d 854 (Pa. Super. 2000) andFavacchia v. Favacchia, 769 A.2d 531 (Pa. Super2001)]. 23:38-39.Moore, Richard I. Paternity Testing–Let <strong>the</strong>Games Begin. [Cable v. Anthou, 499 Pa. 553, 674A.2d 7<strong>32</strong> (1997)]. 19:76-77.Morrisey, Caren E. Divorce Decree Insufficient <strong>to</strong>Divest Beneficiary of ERISA Pension Plan inAbsence of Change of Beneficiary According <strong>to</strong>Plan Documents. [Kennedy, Executrix of <strong>the</strong>Estate of Kennedy, Deceased v. Plan12
CASE DIGESTS BY AUTHORSAdministra<strong>to</strong>r for Dupont Savings and InvestmentPlan et al. 129 S. Ct. 865, 172 L.Ed.2d 662(2009)]. 31:4-5.Morrissey, Caren E. Does <strong>the</strong> Nurturing ParentDoctrine Still Exist in Pennsylvania? [Doherty v.Doherty, 859 A.2d 811 (Pa. Super. 2004)].26:107-8.Morrissey, Caren E. Paternity: Recent Opinions <strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong> Superior Court. [McConnell v. Berkheimer,781 A.2d 206 (Pa. Super. 2001), Tregoningv.Wiltsheck and Perez 782 A.2d 1001 ( Pa. Super.2001), and B.S. and R.S. v T.M., 782 A.2d 1031(Pa. Super. 2001)]. 23:56-58.Mor<strong>to</strong>n, Kim Denise. Failure <strong>to</strong> Transcribe InCamera Interview of Minor Child not Fatal <strong>to</strong>Trial Court Decision When Some Facts WereElicited from Multiple O<strong>the</strong>r Witnesses. [N.H.M.v. P.O.T., 947 A.2d 1268 (Pa. Super. 2008)].30:152-54.Mor<strong>to</strong>n, Kim Denise. Fa<strong>the</strong>r Whose ParentalRights Were Terminated had No Standing <strong>to</strong>Petition for Cus<strong>to</strong>dy. [Morgan v. Weisner, 923A.2d 1123 (Pa. Super. 2007)]. 29:85-86.Moyer, Jessica, F. Pennsylvania Superior CourtExtends Contractual Child Support After Death ofObligor. [In Re: Estate of Johnson, 970 A.2d 433(Pa. Super. 2009)]. 31:89-91.Murphy, Stephanie E., Orphans’ Court’s Revisionof Prior Order and Interpretation of PrenuptialAgreement Upheld,. [Estate of Kendall, Deceased,982 A.2d 525 (Pa. Super. 2009)]. 31:165-66.Neary, Colleen M. Involuntary Termination ofParental Rights of Parents Unable or Unwilling <strong>to</strong>Fulfill CYS Conditions for Improving ParentingSkills. [In re: J.E., a minor and E.E., a minor, 745A.2d 1250 (Pa. Super. 2000)]. 22:34-36.O’Brien, Christine M. Realty Awarded <strong>to</strong> Husbandnot Subject <strong>to</strong> Attachment <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Former Wife’sAt<strong>to</strong>rney for Unpaid Legal Fees JudgmentObtained Against Wife Prior <strong>to</strong> Realty Transfer <strong>to</strong>Husband. [Frantz v. Frantz, 972 A.2d 525 (Pa.Super. 2009)]. 31:102-3.Ogles<strong>by</strong>, Darren. Payments from Special NeedsTrust Considered Income for Support Purposes.[Mencer v. Ruch 928 A.2d 294 (Pa. Super. 2007)].29:95-96.Orsatti, Benjamin E. ‘Continuing Contract Natureof Marital Settlement Agreement Tolls Statute ofLimitations; Deviation from Rules of AppellateProcedure Results in Waiver. [Crispo v. Crispo,909 A.2d 308 (Pa. Super. 2006)]. 29:10-11.Orsatti, Benjamin E. Trial Court Must Set ForthRationale for Bifurcation on <strong>the</strong> Record Prior <strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong> Entry of a Decree in Divorce. [Brian v. Brian,872 A.2d 843 (Pa. Super. 2005)]. 27:62.Park, Joo Y. PA Superior Court Reiterates <strong>the</strong>Rules of Law Regarding Oral Agreements onCollege Expenses, Definition of Earning Capacityand Net Income Calculations. [Mackay v. Mackay,984 A.2d 529 (Pa. Super. 2009)]. <strong>32</strong>:14-16.Paul, Sophie P. In Re: G.C. Focuses Attention onStanding Issues. [In Interest of G.C., 449 Pa.Super. 258, 673 A.2d 9<strong>32</strong> (1996)]. 18(3):11-12.Paul, Sophie P. and Shoemaker, Gerald L.Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Treatment ofUnvested S<strong>to</strong>ck Options. [Fisher v. Fisher, 564 Pa.586, 769 A.2d 1165 (2001)]. 23:<strong>32</strong>-34.Paul, Sophia Paige. Rule 1910.19(f) PermitsSuspension of Support Order and Remission ofArrears When There is No Reasonable Prospect ofRecovery. [Plunkard v. Mcconnell, 962 A.2d1227(Pa. Super. 2008)]. 31:13-14.Phillips, Amy J. Court Imposes ReasonablenessStandard on At<strong>to</strong>rney's Fees Provision in PropertySettlement Agreement. [McMullen v. Kutz, 925A.2d 8<strong>32</strong> (Pa. Super. 2007)]. 29:88-91.Phillips, Amy J. Fa<strong>the</strong>r’s Failure <strong>to</strong> ExerciseCus<strong>to</strong>dy Does not Excuse Mo<strong>the</strong>r’s Failure <strong>to</strong>Follow Parties’ Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Order. [Hopkins v. Byes,954 A.2d 654 (Pa. Super. 2008)]. 30:205-8.Phillips, Amy J. Limited Testimony of SocialWorker Allowed Over Mo<strong>the</strong>r’s Objection. [In <strong>the</strong>Matter of L.F., Appeal of L.W., 995 A.2d 356 (Pa.13
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