C ASE D IGESTS BY T ITLEEstate of Bar<strong>to</strong>lovich, 420 Pa. Super. 419, 616A.2d 1043 (1992)]. 14(2):15-16.Where No Petition <strong>to</strong> Modify was Filed, <strong>the</strong> TrialCourt Dismissal of <strong>the</strong> PFA Order was Improper.[Stamus v. Dutcavich, 938 A.2d 1098 (Pa. Super.2007)]. John P. Attiani. 30:84-86.Marital Property. Status of Disability PensionsCalled In<strong>to</strong> Question. [Drake v. Drake, 555 Pa.481, 725 A.2d 717 (1999)]. Linda K. Bravacos.21:40-42.Whe<strong>the</strong>r a Verdict for Personal Injuries is MaritalProperty Subject <strong>to</strong> Equitable Distribution.[Hurley v. Hurley, 342 Pa. Super. 156, 492 A.2d439 (1985)]. 6:756-57.Wife Awarded Exclusive Occupancy of MaritalResidence During Pending Divorce Proceedings.[Laczkowski v. Laczkowski, 344 Pa. Super. 154,496 A.2d 56 (1985)]. 6:736-40.Wife’s Business Interest Intended <strong>to</strong> be Her Asset/Husband’s Business Valuation not Based UponIntent of Partnership Agreement. [Brody v. Brody,758 A.2d 1274 (Pa. Super. 2000)]. Julie A.Auerbach. 23:7-8.Wife's Remarriage Doesn't Terminate Agreed-Upon Alimony Absence Express Cut-off Date.[McMahon v. McMahon, 417 Pa. Super. 592, 612A.2d 1360 (1992)]. 13(5):4-6.Wife's Settlement <strong>to</strong> Spousal Support When SheVacates <strong>the</strong> Home. [Rock v. Rock, 385 Pa. Super.126, 560 A.2d 199 (1989)]. 10:93.Wife's Waiver of Child Support Determined <strong>to</strong> beInvalid Because Payments Were EquitableDistribution and not Child Support. [Kraisinger v.Kraisinger, 928 A.2d 333 (Pa. Super 2007)].Michael Viola. 29:93-95.Withdrawal of Affidavit of Consent Prior <strong>to</strong> Entryof Divorce Decree is Permissible. [Berman v.Berman, 4 A.C.D.D. 102 (Allegh. Co., 1983)].4:450-51.Worker’s Compensation Award Held in Escrow <strong>to</strong>Pay Alimony. [Dudas v. Pietrzykowski, 813 A.2d1 (Pa. Super. 2002)]. Jennifer M. McEnroe. 25:10-11.Workers’ Compensation Commutation Award is60
3C. CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECTABUSEFac<strong>to</strong>rs Relied on in Expunging Sexual Abuse Report.[J.S. v. Com., 528 Pa. 243, 596 A.2d 1114 (1991)].12(6):4-5.Local Child Welfare Agency is Given Sixty Days <strong>to</strong>Investigate Abuse Complaint Once Accused Abuser isIdentified. [Cumberland County Children & YouthServices v. Department of Public Welfare,148 Pa.Cmwlth. 479, 611 A.2d 1339 (1992)]. 13(4):13-15.Mo<strong>the</strong>r's Boyfriend Lacked Standing <strong>to</strong> ChallengeFinding Implicating Him <strong>to</strong> Child Abuse. [In <strong>the</strong>Interest of Garthwaite, 422 Pa. Super. 280, 619 A.2d356 (1993)]. 14(3):7-8.Pennsylvania Supreme Court Examines Due ProcessRights of Accused Child Abuser. [R. v. Com.,Department of Public Welfare and Montgomery CountyOffice of Children and Youth, 535 Pa. 440, 636 A.2d142 (1994)]. 15(3):11-17.Perpetra<strong>to</strong>r of Child Abuse: Omissions are Enough.[K.S. v. Com.of Pa., Dept. of Public Welfare, 129 Pa.Cmwlth. 31, 564 A.2d 561 (1989)]. 10:125-26.The Superior Court Analyzes <strong>the</strong> Interplay Between <strong>the</strong>Child Protective Services Law and <strong>the</strong> Juvenile Act. [In<strong>the</strong> Interest Of: J.R.W., Appeal of: V.F., NaturalMo<strong>the</strong>r, Appeal of A.W., Natural Fa<strong>the</strong>r, 428 Pa.Super. 597, 631 A.2d 1019 (1993)]. 15(1):11-13.ADOPTIONAppealability of CYS' Adoption Goal. [In Re: In <strong>the</strong>Interest of M.B., K.B., J.B., L.B., 388 Pa. Super. 381,565 A.2d 804 (1989)]. 11:135-36.Commonwealth Court Upholds GovernmentalImmunity Defense in Case Against CYS forMisrepresentation of Adopted Child's Health andBackground. [Zernhelt v. Lehigh County Office ofCYS, 659 A.2d 89 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1995)]. 17(4):3-4.Court Sets Forth Charges Permitted as Part of AdoptionProceedings. [In Re: Ba<strong>by</strong> Girl D., 512 Pa. 449, 517A.2d 925 (1986)]. 8:946-950Eight Years' Failure <strong>to</strong> Cooperate with Agency Resultsin Termination of Parental Rights. [In Re: Adoption ofSteven S., 417 Pa. Super. 247, 612 A.2d 465 (1992)].13(4):11-13.Fa<strong>the</strong>r’s Paternal Rights Terminated in Favor ofMaternal Grandfa<strong>the</strong>r. [In Re Adoption of J.M., 991A.2d <strong>32</strong>1 (Pa. Super. 2010)]. Gerald L. Shoemaker.<strong>32</strong>:79-80.Foster Parents may not Adopt Over CYS Objection:Superior Court Refuses <strong>to</strong> Extend Supreme Court'sDecision In Re: Adoption of Hess <strong>to</strong> Foster Parents.[Chester County Children and Youth Services v.Cunningham, 457 Pa. 525, <strong>32</strong>6 A.2d 377 (1994)].15(2):7-8.Homosexual Partners are not Spouses Qualified UnderPa. Adoption Act. [In re: Adoption of R. B. F. and R.C. F., 762 A.2d 739 (Pa. Super. 2000)] and. [In re:Adoption of C. C. G. and Z. C. G. 762 A.2d 724 (Pa.Super. 2000)]. Stanley J. Margle. 23:8-9.Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights: CourtAdopts "Clear and Convincing Evidence" Standard.[Petition for Involuntary Termination of ParentalRights, Appeal of G.J.A, 304 Pa. Super. 21, 450 A.2d80 (1982)]. 3:361-362.Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights–Fa<strong>the</strong>r'sAttempt <strong>to</strong> Overcome. [In Re: Ba<strong>by</strong> Boy H., 401 Pa.Super. 530, 585 A.2d 1054 (1991)]. 12(3):10-11.Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights DeniedWhen Natural Parent Maintains Substantial andContinuing Contact Prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Filed Petition, SuperiorCourt Declares. [T.J.B. v. E.C., 438 Pa. Super. 529,652 A.2d 936 (1995); In Re: Adoption of M.J.C., 438Pa. Super. 529, 652 A.2d 936 (1995)]. 17(2):9-12.Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights of ParentsUnable or Unwilling <strong>to</strong> Fulfill CYS Conditions forImproving Parenting Skills. [In re: J.E., a minor andE.E., a minor, 745 A.2d 1250 (Pa. Super. 2000)].Colleen M. Neary. 22:34-36.Limited Testimony of Social Worker Allowed OverMo<strong>the</strong>r’s Objection. [In <strong>the</strong> Matter of L.F., Appeal ofL.W., 995 A.2d 356 (Pa. Super. 2010)]. Amy J.61
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