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A new law is set to dramatically change custodial cases in Pennsylvania, with more emphasis than ever on children’s safety and well-being. The impact of Kayden’s Law — named for a 7-year-old girl killed by her biological father during an unsupervised visit — on child custody litigants and families, could be profound. Pollock Begg Associate Meghan L. Zupancic takes a deep dive into the changes and potential ramifications of Kayden’s […]

When you’re separating or divorcing from your spouse, it’s hard to grasp you are still a family and custody has to work for the entire, new version of that family unit. I can speak to this struggle professionally — and personally. My name is Elisabeth Valarik, but you may also know me by my professional name, Elisabeth Molnar. I have been a family law attorney for over 20 years and […]

PITTSBURGH — From first-time Rising Stars honorees to 20-year Super Lawyers distinctions, Pollock Begg achieved Pennsylvania Super Lawyers recognitions this year at every level. The family law attorneys of Pollock Begg earned an incredible 17 recognitions on the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Rising Stars and Super Lawyers’ “Top” lists. Each year, no more than 5% of lawyers in the state are chosen by their peers for inclusion in the […]

Navigating post-divorce co-parenting is never an easy or straightforward journey, but effective communication – including active listening and delayed reactions – can help smooth the path. Using both her perspective as a family law attorney and her own experience as a parent navigating divorce and co-parenting, Pollock Begg Partner Elisabeth W. Molnar offers insight, practical advice and strategies on effective co-parenting in her recent commentary in The Legal Intelligencer. Molnar […]

PITTSBURGH — Pollock Begg Associate Anastasia Brophy Snyder will serve as a panelist for an upcoming Continuing Legal Education seminar presented by the Butler County Bar Association January 23. During the program, “Case Laws, Rules and Legislative Updates,” panelists will discuss latest law trends, along with the newest case law, legislation and procedural rules. Attendees will receive CLE credit, which is required for all Pennsylvania attorneys to maintain their licensure. […]

PITTSBURGH – Experienced custody and divorce litigator and certified collaborative law attorney Elisabeth W. Molnar joined Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg as a partner effective January 1, 2024. Molnar brings 20 years of dedicated family law experience and an enthusiasm for helping families through difficult transitions to Pollock Begg. Her practice focuses on complex divorce, support and custody cases. Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers honoree every year since […]