CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECTv. L.R.M., 786 A.2d 913 (Pa.2001)]. Michael E. Bertin.24:4-5.Two Fit Parents vs. Best Interest of Child: OpposingAt<strong>to</strong>rney in Quasi Judicial Role. [Songster v. Mumma,380 Pa. Super. 18, 550 A.2d 1341 (1988)]. 10:66-67.Weighing Substance Abuse and Sexual Preference inDetermining Parental Fitness. [Barron v. Barron, 406Pa. Super. 401, 594 A.2d 682 (1991)]. 12(5):7.When can Putative Fa<strong>the</strong>r Claim Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Rights <strong>to</strong>Child Born While Mo<strong>the</strong>r is Married <strong>to</strong> Ano<strong>the</strong>r Man?[Dettinger v. McCleary, 438 Pa. Super. 300, 652 A.2d383 (1994)]. 17(2):3-5.When is a Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Order Final and Appealable? notWhen it is an Interim Order Intended <strong>to</strong> bean InterimMeasure–"Complete Resolution Test." [G.B. v.M.M.B., 448 Pa. Super. 133, 670 A.2d 714 (1996)].Steven B. Schwartz. 18(2):4-5.CUSTODY–RELOCATIONBest Interest of <strong>the</strong> Child Paramount in Denial ofIntrastate Relocation Petition. [Speck v. Spadafore, 895A.2d. 606 (Pa. Super. 2006)]. Michael E. Bertin. 28:98-99.Best Interests Control in Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Relocation Cases.[Tripathi v. Tripathi, 787 A.2d 436 (Pa. Super. 2001)].Sally R. Miller. 24:39-40.Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Relocation Standard Prior <strong>to</strong> Initial Cus<strong>to</strong>dyOrder. [Marshall v. Marshall, 814 A.2d 1226 (Pa.Super. 2002)]. Lori K. Shem<strong>to</strong>b. 25:4-5.Gruber Analysis Applied <strong>to</strong> Inter-County Case.[Bednarek v. Velazquez, 830 A.2d 1267 (PaSuper.2003)]. David S. Pollock. 25:99-100.Gruber Applied <strong>to</strong> Shared Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Case a Componen<strong>to</strong>f Best Interests. [Thomas v. Thomas, 739 A.2d 206(Pa. Super. 1999)]. Cheryl L. Young. 21:119-20.Gruber Fac<strong>to</strong>rs are Only a Part of a Best InterestAnalysis When Court Makes Initial Cus<strong>to</strong>dyDetermination in a Relocation Situation. [Hurley v.Hurley, 754 A.2d 1283 (Pa. Super. 2000)]. Candice L.Komar. 22:62-63.Gruber Test not Controlling Where Children RelocatedPursuant To Earlier Order. [R.M.G., Jr. v. F.M.G., 986A.2d 1234 (Pa. Super. 2009)]. Elizabeth H. Cepparulo.<strong>32</strong>:22-23.In Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Relocation Cases, When can <strong>the</strong> CourtAssign an Earning Capacity for Purposes ofDetermining Economic Benefit <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Child? [Hogreliusv. Martin, 950 A.2d 345 (Pa. Super. 2008)]. JenniferZofcin. 30:156-57.Parent Who Already Located has Burden <strong>to</strong> Show BestInterests of Children Served <strong>by</strong> Remaining With ThatParent. [Klos v. Klos, 934 A2.d 724 (Pa. Super. 2007)].Michael G. Bononi. 29:131-<strong>32</strong>.Sunny Florida: Relocation Granted. [Billhime v.Billhime, 869 A.2d 1031 (Pa. Super. 2005)]. MichaelE. Bertin. 27:59-61.Superior Court Reaffirms Trial Court’s Discretion <strong>to</strong>Apply Gruber <strong>to</strong> Intrastate Relocations, Reject <strong>the</strong>Recommendation of a Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Evalua<strong>to</strong>r, and Increase<strong>the</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>dial Time of <strong>the</strong> Non-Petitioning Parent.[Masser v. Miller, 909 A.2d 846 (Pa. Super. 2006)].Cheryl B. Krentzman. 29:15-17.Superior Court Says No <strong>to</strong> Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands ChildRelocation Request. [Fuehrer v. Fuehrer, 906 A.2d1198 (Pa. Super. 2006)]. Michael E. Bertin. 29:6-8.CUSTODY–UCCJAContinuing Jurisdiction–“The Significant ConnectionsAnalysis”. [Kriebel v. Kriebel, 766 A.2d 854 (Pa.Super. 2000) and Favacchia v. Favacchia, 769 A.2d 531(Pa. Super 2001)]. Richard I. Moore. 23:38-39.Is “Home State” Under <strong>the</strong> UCCJEA Decided <strong>by</strong>Which Judge Speaks First During a Two-State JudicialTelephone Conference? [Bouzos-Reilly v. Reilly 980A.2d. 643 (Pa. Super. 2009)]. Melanie S. Ro<strong>the</strong>y.31:164-65.Interplay: PKPA and UCCJA. [Barndt v. Barndt, 397Pa. Super. <strong>32</strong>1, 580 A.2d <strong>32</strong>0 (1990)]. 11:185-87.Danger <strong>to</strong> Children Permits Exercise of JurisdictionUnder UCCJA Despite Pending Out-of-state Action.[Baines v. Williams, 431 Pa. Super. 72, 635 A.2d 107770
CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECT(1993)]. 15(2):11-12.Lower Court Reversed for Failure <strong>to</strong> RelinquishJurisdiction Pursuant <strong>to</strong> UCCJEA: Remand forConsideration of §5422(B). [Billhime v. Billhime, 952A.2d 1174 (Pa. Super. 2008)]. Angelica L. Revelant.30:158.PA Child Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Jurisdiction Lost Despite ParentRemaining in PA. [Billhime v. Billhime, 952 A.2d 1174(Pa. Super. 2008)]. Michael E. Bertin. 31:95-96.Parties Residency at Time of Filing Cus<strong>to</strong>dy ComplaintGoverns Exercise of UCCJA Jurisdiction. [Simpkins v.Disney, 416 Pa. Super. 243, 610 A.2d 1062 (1992)].13(5):6-7.Recent UCCJA Decisions Should be Noted <strong>by</strong>Pennsylvania Family Law Practitioners. [Wenz v.Schwartze, 598 P.2d 1086 (Mont. (1979), Cert. Den'd100 S.Ct. 1015 (1980); Zaubi v. Zaubi, Appeal ofHojme, 530 Pa. 831, 423 A.2d 333 (1980); Havice v.Havice, 15 D.&C.3d 450 (Snyder Co., 1980); J.C.S. v.D.M.S. and D.D., 227 Pa. Super. 612, 419 A.2d 1319(1980)]. 1:46-57.Recent UCCJA Decisions Should be Noted <strong>by</strong>Pennsylvania Family Law Practitioners. [Warman v.Warman, 294 Pa. Super. 285, 439 A.2d 1203 (1982);Hat<strong>to</strong>um v. Hat<strong>to</strong>um, 295 Pa. Super. 169, 441 A. 2d403 (1982); Melzer v. Witsberger, 299 Pa. Super. 153,445 A.2d 499 3 (1982)]. 3:278-87.Superior Court Affirms Decision <strong>to</strong> Decline JurisdictionUnder UCCJEA After Full Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Hearing WhereOne Parent Remains in Jurisdiction and UnderlyingCus<strong>to</strong>dy Order Ostensibly Retains Jurisdiction. [A.D. v.M.A.B., 989 A.2d <strong>32</strong> (Pa. Super. 2010)]. Ann M.Funge. <strong>32</strong>:68-70.DEPENDENCYCus<strong>to</strong>dy Action Filed While Juvenile Proceedings arePending is an Unwarranted Waste of JudicialResources. [P.T. & K.T. v. M.H., 953 A.2d 814 (Pa.Super. 2008)]. Elizabeth J. McCall. 31:6-7.Dependency <strong>by</strong> Omission: Trial Court’s Finding Thata Child is Without Proper Parental Care Supports anAdjudication of Dependency. [In Re: R.P., 2008 Pa.Super. 196 (August 21, 2008), 957 A.2d 1205 (Pa.Super. 2008)]. Christina M. DeMatteo. 30:213-15.Sexual Abuser Appeals Dependency Adjudication ofHis Paramour's Children. [In <strong>the</strong> Interest of :C.L., P.G.,Appeal of Pierson, 436 Pa. Super. 630, 648 A.2d 799(1994))]. 16(5):11-12.Superior Court Analyzes "Best Interests" and "ClearNecessity" Standards in Separating Dependant Childrenfrom Their Natural Parents. [In <strong>the</strong> Interests Of: S.S.;Appeal Of: Steven S. and Lori S., Natural Parents, 438Pa. Super. 62, 651 A.2d 174 (1994)]. 17(2):7-8.Unless a Child is Lacking Proper Parental Care andControl, He or She Cannot be Adjudicated Dependent.[In re Jeffrey S., Justin S. Jordon S. and Joy S., 427 Pa.Super. 79, 628 A.2d 439 (1993)]. 14(4):6-7.DISCOVERYCourts Imposes Sanctions for Failure <strong>to</strong> Comply WithDiscovery. [Scott v. Scott, 190 N. J. Super. 189, 462A.2d 614 (1983)]. 4:502-503.Discovery in Family Law Cases <strong>the</strong> Last of <strong>the</strong> PerryMason Courts. [Com. ex rel. Swank v. Swank, 266 Pa.Super. 94, 403 A. 2d 109 (1979); Drummond v.Drummond, Montg. Co., Equity 28, April Term 1960(1979); McCann v. McCann, 19 D.&C.3d 234 (ChesterCo. 1981); Roussos v. Roussos, 7 Family L. R. 2157(1981)]. 2:138-50.DIVORCEAncillary Appeals: Divorce Decree Reinstated. [Rosenv. Rosen, 520 Pa. 19, 549 A.2d 561 (1988)]. 9:44-45.Bill of Particulars does not Apply <strong>to</strong> No-Fault Divorce.[Jakstys v. Jakstys, <strong>32</strong>6 Pa. Super. 367, 474 A.2d 45(1984)]. 5:608-9.The Broad Discretion of <strong>the</strong> Court <strong>to</strong> EffectuateEconomic Justice Meant <strong>the</strong> Court Could Appoint anEquitable Distribution Master Within 30 Days of <strong>the</strong>Final Decree Despite <strong>the</strong> Lack of a Properly RaisedClaim. [Lowers v. Lowers, 911 A.2d 553 (Pa. Super.2006)]. Kimberly Litzke. 29:12-13.Closure of Divorce Proceedings. [Katz v. Katz, 356 Pa.71
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