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CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECTSeek Partial Custody. [J.A.L. v. E.P.H., 453 Pa. Super.78, 682 A.2d 1314 (1996)]. Bernard D. Faigenbaum.18(4):3-6.Superior Court Offended by Abuse of Discretion inCarbon County Court of Common Pleas and OverturnsAward of Custody to Father. [Wiskoski v. Wiskoski,427 Pa. Super. 531, 629 A.2d 996 (1993)]. 14(5):9-12.Superior Court Remands Custody Case, Based onInsufficiency of Trial Court's Opinion, in Light ofMother's Status as Illegal Alien and Alleged Failure toProperly Supervise. [Alfred v. Braxton, 442 Pa. Super.381, 659 A.2d 1040 (1995)]. 17(5):6-7.Superior Court Rules that Binding Arbitration Provisionin Custody Cases not Automatically Enforceable.[Miller v. Miller, 423 Pa. Super. 162, 620 A.2d 11611993)]. 14(3):2-3.Superior Court Upholds Trial Court's Order AwardingShared Legal and Primary Physical Custody of Child toGrandfather. [R.A.R. & M. E.R. v. T.M. & R.E.R., 434Pa. Super. 592, 644 A.2d 767(1994)]. 16(4):3-4.Supreme Court Discusses Important Custody Factors.[In Re: Davis, 502 Pa. 110, 465 A.2d 614 (1983)].4:493-502.Supreme Court Reaffirmed Third Party Burden inCustody Case Against Parent. [Charles v. Stehlik, 560Pa. 334, 744 A.2d 1255 (2000)]. Stephanie H.Winegrad. 22:33-34.Taking a "Fifth" in a Car Overrides Father's "Taking theFifth" in Custody Hearing, Divided Panel Declares.[Sawko v. Sawko, 425 Pa. Super. 450, 625 A.2d 692(1993)]. 14(4):8-10.Testamentary Appointment of a Guardian for a MinorChild is Controlling and not Merely Directory. [In re:Slaughter, 738 A.2d 1013 (Pa. Super. 1999)]. James G.Keenan. 22:5-7.A Thin Line Distinguishing Billhime: What ConstitutesEnough Evidence to Establish a Child’s “SignificantConnection” with Pennsylvania to Maintain JurisdictionOver a Custody Matter? [Rennie v. Rosenthol, 995A.2d 1217 (Pa. Super. 2010)]. Joanna K. Conmy.32:141-44.Third Parties may be on Equal Footing, but Do TheyHave Equal Standing? [In Re: G.C., 449 Pa. Super.258, 673 A.2d 932 (1996)]. David L. Ladov. 18(3):8-11.Third Parties Now on Equal Footing in CustodyCases–Supreme Court Apparently OverrulesPresumption in Favor of Parents. [Rowles v. Rowles,542 Pa. Super. 443, 668 A.2d. 126 (1995)]. David L.Ladov. 18(1):6-7.Third Party Standing Clarified in Child Custody Cases.[Gradwell v. Strausser, 416 Pa. Super. 118, 610 A.2d999 (1992)]. Emanuel A. Bertin. 13(3):2.Transfer of Primary Custody as a Sanction forContempt of a Custody Order without a PendingPetition For Modification and Hearing Thereon is notPermitted. [Langendorfer v. Spearman, 797 A.2d 303(Pa. Super. 2002)]. Stephanie H. Winegard. 24:38-39.Trial Court did not Improperly Modify Custody Orderin Contempt Proceeding by Failing to Impose Sanctionof Return of Child to Jurisdiction, but Failure to Imposeany Sanctions for Contempt and PronouncementRegarding Future Jurisdiction Constituted Errors.[Harcar v. Harcar, 982 A.2d 1230 (Pa. Super. 2009)].Cheryl B. Krentzman. 32:9-12.Trial Court may not Infuse Personal Beliefs OpposingShared Physical Custody. [B.C.S. v. J.A.S., 994 A.2d600 (Pa. Super. 2010)]. Donna McKillop. 32:137-38.Trial Court Must Appoint a Qualified Professional toProvide Counselling to Parent Who has been Convictedof Certain Crimes and Must Hear fromThatProfessional at the Time of Trial. [Ramer v. Ramer, 914A.2d 894 (Pa. Super. 2006)]. Gerald L. Shoemaker, Jr.29:20-21.Trial Court Reversed for Failure to Apply ImportantChild Custody Procedures. [Cyran v. Cyran, 389 Pa.Super. 128, 566 A.2d 878 (1989)]. Emanuel A. Bertin.11:134-35.Two Cases on Standing: Case 1: Third Party AssertingPaternity has No Standing in a Partial Custody CaseAgainst an Intact Family Unit. [CW v. LV and GV, 788A.2d 1002 (Pa. Super. 2001)]; Case 2: Former Same-Sex Partner has Standing in Partial Custody Case. [T.B.69