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  • In the Interest of: K.T.

    Publication Date: 2024-10-04
    Practice Area: Family Law
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    Court: Superior Court
    Judge: Judge Murray
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: 324 WDA 2024

    Trial court had sufficient evidence to involuntarily terminate parental rights where mother proved incapable of remedying her substance abuse issues and expert testimony found child had a stronger, healthier bond with her foster parent. Order of the trial court affirmed.

  • In re: Adoption of A.M.W.

    Publication Date: 2023-02-06
    Practice Area: Family Law
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    Court: Superior Court
    Judge: Judge Murray
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: 519 MDA 2021

    The trial court applied the wrong standard in evaluating former stepfather's asserted in loco parentis status for purposes of standing in an adoption proceeding, as precedent required the court to consider whether he had a genuine and substantial interest in formalizing a permanent parental relationship with the adoptee-child, which surpassed the interest of ordinary, unrelated strangers. The appellate court vacated and remanded.

  • Haviland v. Kline & Specter, P.C.

    Publication Date: 2018-04-10
    Practice Area: Attorney Compensation
    Industry: Legal Services
    Court: Superior Court
    Judge: Judge Murray
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: 18-0417

    Appeal from denial of petition to disqualify or recuse arbitrator was not a final order or interlocutory order appealable as of right. Appeal quashed.