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Thank you to our Partner Candice L. Komar, Chair of the PBA Family Law Section, for representing the Section before the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee this week. Candice's testimony provided insight on the Family Law Section's opposition to a bill that would presume 50/50 custody in every case. Currently, family court judges consider 12 specific factors to make custody determinations, a detailed process that weighs what is in the child's best interest while emphasizing safety and security.

Po***ck Begg attorneys continue to raise the bar for excellence, with 11 “Best Lawyers in America” and four “Ones to Watch” honorees in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America guide.
Special congratulations to Partners Brian C. Vertz and Joseph R. Williams, who earned special accolades as Pittsburgh “Lawyer of the Year” in Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation, respectively.
Read our press release in comments to learn more. Congratulations, team!
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Trying to squeeze in a last-minute getaway with the kids in these waning days of summer? Pittsburgh custody attorney Meghan L. Zupancic shares tips for smooth vacation planning and coparenting post-divorce. Check out Meghan's blog linked in the comments.

Po***ck Begg Partner Candice L. Komar was elected to serve as chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section at the organization’s 2026 summer meeting in Chicago.
A professional membership organization representing nearly 1,000 family lawyers and law students statewide, the PBA Family Law Section provides ongoing education, tracks new legislation and provides resources to its members in all facets of domestic relations practice.
Congratulations, Madam Chair!
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Po***ck Begg partner, certified mediator and arbitrator Candice L. Komar shared her insights on arbitration in the latest episode of "Law in the Family," the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section’s official podcast. The episode, released today, explores the impact of the state’s recently enacted Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act. The act gives families another mechanism to resolve divorce-related disputes expeditiously and economically.
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Associate Gina M. McKlveen recently explored the prenup lessons young professionals can learn from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in The Legal Intelligencer. Check out our blog (see comments) to learn more about why prenuptial agreements are so important.

We are thrilled to share that Po***ck Begg attorneys have earned 20 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers honors in 2026 — spanning every tier from Rising Stars to the first-ever Top 5: Pennsylvania Family Law Super Lawyers list. Seeing our attorneys recognized at every level, including several first-time honorees, is a proud moment for our entire firm. Congratulations to all!

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Associate Gina M. McKlveen delves into the important lessons about prenups all young professionals can learn from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ahead of their highly anticipated nuptials. Check out her commentary in The Legal Intelligencer to learn why prenuptial agreements are “Actually Romantic.”

Don’t Leave a Blank Space: What Young Professionals Can Learn From a Kelce-Swift Prenuptial Agreement | Law.com Although prenups typically get the reputation of simply planning for divorce, in our present culture, a prenup is useful for defining ownership at the outset of a marriage, protecting pre-marital assets and initiating financial conversations upfront.