CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECTPornography Internet Sites. [A.J.B. v. M.P.B., 945 A.2d744 (Pa. Super. 2008)]. Erin Farabaugh. 30:88-90.Supreme Court Admits Parole Evidence <strong>to</strong> Define <strong>the</strong>Term of Cohabitation in a Property SettlementAgreement. [Kripp v. Kripp, 849 A.2d 1159 (Pa.2004)]. Carolyn R. Mirabile. 26:41-42.The Tender Years Hearsay Act. [Fidler v. Cunningham-Small, 871 A.2d 231 (Pa. Super. 2005)]. Joseph P.Mar<strong>to</strong>ne. 27:56-57.Test for Hearsay Evidence in Sexual Abuse Cases.[G.W.K. v. Com. of Pa., Dept. of Welfare, 125 Pa.Cmwlth. 512, 558 A.2d 151 (1989)]. 10(4):105-6.GRANDPARENTSAnalysis of Grandparent Visitation Rights. [Johnson v.Diesinger, 404 Pa. Super. 41, 589 A.2d 1160 (1991)].12(4):8-9." Domino Effect" of Grandparent's Visits on Mo<strong>the</strong>r'sDepression and Her Treatment of Child Bars Themfrom Visitation. [Norris v. Tearney, 422 Pa. Super. 246,619 A.2d 339 (1993)]. 14(3):12-13.Grandparents Action for Visitation Dismissed WhereBoth Parents are Alive. [Herron v. Seizak, <strong>32</strong>1 Pa.Super. 466, 468 A.2d 803 (1983)]. 5:560-61.Grandparent's Visitation Rights. [Bishop v. Piller, 399Pa. Super. 52, 581 A.2d 670 (1990)]. 12(1):9-10.Grandparents Visitation Act Interpreted. [Bishop v.Piller, 536 Pa. 41, 637 A.2d 976 (1994)]. 15(2):2-3.Mo<strong>the</strong>r of Cus<strong>to</strong>dial Parent has Standing <strong>to</strong> SeekVisitation of Grandchild in New Interpretation ofGrandparents' Visitation Act. [Hill v. Divecchio, 425Pa. Super. 355, 625 A.2d 642 (1993)]. 14(3):10-11.Supreme Court Gives Grandparents Equal Right <strong>to</strong>Adopt Grandchildren. [Adoption of Hess, 530 Pa. 218,608 A.2d 10 (1992)]. 13(3):3-5.GUARDIANSHIPForeign Guardianship Order not Entitled <strong>to</strong> Recognitionin Pennsylvania. [Hilkmann v. Hilkmann, 858 A.2d 58(Pa. 2004)]. Brian C. Vertz. 26:105-6.INCOMPETENCYAffirmative Showing Required <strong>to</strong> Have Adult ChildDeclared Incompetent. [In re Estate of Haertsch v.Haertsch, 415 Pa. Super. 598, 609 A.2d 1384 (1992)].13(4):9-10.INEFFECTIVE COUNSELIneffectiveness of Counsel: Dependency Hearing. [In<strong>the</strong> Matter of Price, 393 Pa. Super. 1, 573 A.2d 1057(1990)]. 11:146-47.LEGAL MALPRACTICESuperior Court En Banc Overrules Miller v. Berschler,and Limits Immunity from Malpractice of At<strong>to</strong>rneysCounseling Settlement Agreements. [McMahon v.Shea, 441 Pa. Super. 304, 657 A.2d 938 (1995)].17(3):2.Supreme Court Allows Legal Malpractice Claim WhereSettlement was Entered in Divorce. [McMahon v. Shea,547 Pa. 124, 688 A.2d 1179 (1997)]. Robb B. Bunde.19:33-34.MAILBOX RULEMailbox Rule Applied <strong>to</strong> Domestic Relation HearingNotices. [Murphy v. Murphy, 988 A.2d 703 (Pa. Super.2010)]. Elizabeth J. McCall. <strong>32</strong>:70-71.NAME CHANGESName Change of Child. [In Re: Richie <strong>by</strong> Boehm, 387Pa. Super. 401, 564 A.2d 239 (1989)]. 10(4):111.Standard for Name Change. In Re: Grimes, 530 Pa.388, 609 A.2d 158 1992)]. 13(4):4.PALIMONYCourt Addresses Issue of Palimony Actions. [Knauer v.Knauer, Jr., <strong>32</strong>3 Pa. Super. 206, 470 A.2d 553 (1984)].5:530-36.Palimony in Pennsylvania? [Harz v. Stauffer, MonroeCo. 1313 Civil 1981 (1982)]. 3:368.88
CASE DIGESTS BY SUBJECTPARTITIONIs a Partition Action Superseded <strong>by</strong> a Request forEquitable Distribution?–Not Quite. [Marinello v.Marinello, 354 Pa. Super. 471, 512 A.2d 635 (1986)].7:873-877Partition Action is Being Held <strong>to</strong> be Superseded <strong>by</strong>Equitable Distribution Provisions of <strong>the</strong> Divorce Code.[Pietsch v. Pietsch, Lancaster Co., Law, Equity No. 21(1981)]. 2:196.Partition is not Pre-Empted <strong>by</strong> Equitable DistributionNor does it Defeat Claims for Ancillary Relief Under<strong>the</strong> Divorce Code of 1980. [Daniels v. Daniels, 73Berks Co. L.J. 319 (1981). 2:194-96.Partition Pre-Empted <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Divorce Code. [Ferri v.Ferri, 1 A.C.D.D. 122 (Allegh. Co., 1981)]. 2:229-30,2<strong>32</strong>.Pursuant <strong>to</strong> Rules, All Co-Tenants Must be Joined inPartition Action Between Former Spouses. [Lohmillerv. Weidenbaugh, 503 Pa. <strong>32</strong>9, 469 A.2d 578 (1983)].5:569-71.Recent Partition Decisions Which Should be Noted <strong>by</strong>Pennsylvania Family Law Practitioners. [Ven<strong>to</strong> v.Ven<strong>to</strong>, 256 Pa. Super. 91, 389 A.2d 615 (1978);Damirgian v. Damirgian, 262 Pa. Super. 463, 396 A.2d1263 (1978); Morris v. Morris, 104 Montg. Co. L. Rep.254 (1978); Fascione v. Fascione, 272 Pa. Super. 530,416 A.2d 1023 (1979); Gray v. Gray, 275 Pa. Super.131, 418 A.2d 646 (1980)]. 1:22-<strong>32</strong>.Specific Enforcement of Agreement. [Marcolongo v.Nicolai, 392 Pa. Super. 208, 572 A.2d 765 (1990)].11:163-64.Spouses may not Benefit <strong>by</strong> Their Own Wrongdoing.[Meno v. Meno, 18 D.&C.3d 250 (Washing<strong>to</strong>n Co.1981)]. 2:131.Subsequent Filed Divorce Action with Claim forEquitable Distribution does not Preempt or SupersedePrior Filed Partition Action. [Goldstein v. Goldstein,354 Pa. Super. 490, 512 A.2d 644 (1986)]. 7:868-73 .Ven<strong>to</strong> is Dead!!!! [Platek v. Platek, 309 Pa. Super. 16,454 A.2d 1059 (1982)]. 4:389-90.PATERNITYBlood Tests Ordered Only When Paternity is a RelevantIssue. [Wachter v. Ascero, 379 Pa. Super. 618, 550A.2d 1019 (1988)]. 10:67.Doctrine of Paternity <strong>by</strong> Es<strong>to</strong>ppel Examined. [In <strong>the</strong>Matter of Green v. McCoy, 437 Pa. Super. 606, 577A.2d 1341 (1994)]. 17(1):2-3.Doctrine of Presumption of Paternity is Alive but notKicking . [Miscovich v. Miscovich, 455 Pa. Super. 437,688 A.2d 726 (1997); Ruth F. v. Robert B., Jr. (Listedas Fish v. Behers)], 456 Pa. Super. 398, 690 A.2d 1171(1997)]. Dagmar W. Wolf. 19:27-29.No Third Blood Test Permitted: Paternity. [Deangelo v.Murray, 536 Pa. 206, 638 A.2d 966 (1994)]. 15(2):3-4.Once Jurisdiction Attaches, a Court Should Dispose ofAll Issues and Questions Relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Matter BeforeIt. [In Re: I.L.P. and I.L.P., Joint Petition on AssistedConception Birth Registration; Appeal of: C.-H.L. andT.J.P., G.S. and B.S., 965 A.2d. 251 (Pa. Super. 2009)].John P. Attiani. 31:99-100.Paternity and Visitation: Separate and Distinct Issues.[Mitchell v. Randall, 368 Pa. Super. 421, 534 A.2d 508(1987)]. 9(2):14-15.Paternity <strong>by</strong> Es<strong>to</strong>ppel. [B.K.B. v. J.G.K. v. M.M.K.,954 A.2d 630 (Pa. Super. 2008)]. Stephanie H.Winegrad. 30:203-5.Paternity <strong>by</strong> Es<strong>to</strong>ppel: If one Waits, It may be TooLate! [Ellison v. Lopez 959 A. 2d 295 (Pa. Super.2008)]. Carolyn R. Mirabile. 31:7-8.Paternity <strong>by</strong> Es<strong>to</strong>ppel not Recognized <strong>to</strong> EstablishMaternity. [Bahl v. Lambert Farms, Inc. 819 A.2d 534(Pa. 2003)]. Loreen M. Burkett. 25:63-65.Paternity Case: Constitutional Right <strong>to</strong> Counsel.[Rodriguez v. Rodriguez, 410 Pa. Super. 549, 600 A.2d589 (1991)]. 13(1):4-5.Paternity Issue Revisited. [Sanders v. Sanders, 384 Pa.Super. 311, 558 A.2d 556 (1989)]. 10:94.Paternity: Recent Opinions <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> Superior Court.89
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