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New Custody Standing for Grandparents in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 16, 2018

Suing for custody by grandparents, great-grandparents and third parties was made easier in Pennsylvania when Senate Bill 844 (now Act 21 amending Title 23 of Domestic Relations Consolidated Statutes) went into effect in early July, 2018. Previously, it was rather difficult for grandparents or great-grandparents to succeed in obtaining custody of their grandchildren. A 2016…

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