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17 Pennsylvania opinions name it 1 courts 1996–2025 6 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In Re Adoption of A.S.H.green2 sentences2024“This ‘best interests’ determination is made on a case-by-case basis, and requires the weighing of all factors which bear upon a child’s physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual well-being.” A.S.H., 674 A.2d at 700 (citations omitted); see also 23 Pa.C.S. § 2902(a). 2022This ‘best interests’ determination is made on a case-by-case basis, and requires the weighing of all factors which bear upon a child’s physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual well-being.” In re Adoption of A.S.H., 674 A.2d 698, 700 (Pa.Super. 1996) (citations omitted). | 11 | 12 |
Etter v. Rosegreen2 sentences2016“This determination will be made on a case-by-case basis and premised on a weighing of all factors which legitimately affect the child’s physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual well-being.” Etter, [supra at 1093 ]. 2009“This determination will be made on a case-by-case basis and premised on a weighing of all factors which legitimately affect the child’s physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual well-being.” Etter v. Rose, 454 Pa.Super. 138 , 684 A.2d 1092, 1093 (1996). ¶ 7 Although we are cognizant that “there is no case law which permits denial of visitation with a parent because of incarceration alone,” id., we do not reach a decision regarding whether Appellant should or should not be granted visitation with his son, nor do we suggest to the trial court a decision on that issue one way or the other at t | 1 | 2 |
In Interest of CFgreen2 sentences1996Id. 1996E.g., In the Interest of C.F., 436 Pa.Super. 83, 89 , 647 A.2d 253, 256 (1994). | 1 | 2 |
In Re Adoption of D.M.H.green1 sentence2025“This ‘best interests’ determination is made on a case-by-case basis, and requires the weighing of all factors, which bear upon a child’s physical intellectual, moral, and spiritual well-being.” In re Adoption of A.M.W., 289 A.3d 109 , 114 (Pa. Super. 2023) (en banc) (citation omitted); see also In re Adoption of D.M.H., 682 A.2d 315, 319 (Pa. Super. 1996) (stating that “a trial court must base its conclusions in an adoption case upon all relevant information discerned with the full participation of all interested parties.”). | 1 | 1 |
Cramer v. Zgelagreen1 sentence2016Cramer v. Zgela, 969 A.2d 621, 625 (Pa. Super. 2009) (some citations and quotation marks omitted) Additionally, The parties cannot dictate the amount of weight the trial court places on evidence. | 1 | 1 |
Ramer v. Ramergreen1 sentence2009Rather, we conclude that the trial court erred by not appointing a qualified professional as dictated by 23 Pa.C.S. § 5303(b) and (c). ¶ 8 To reiterate, section 5303(b) requires “a trial court to consider the criminal conduct of any parent convicted of a statutorily enumerated offense ‘before making an order of custody, partial custody or visitation to that parent[.]’ ” Ramer v. Ramer, 914 A.2d 894, 899 (Pa.Super.2006). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Adoption of: A.M.W., Appeal of: M.J.G.
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1 sentence2025“This ‘best interests’ determination is made on a case-by-case basis, and requires the weighing of all factors, which bear upon a child’s physical intellectual, moral, and spiritual well-being.” In re Adoption of A.M.W., 289 A.3d 109 , 114 (Pa. Super. 2023) (en banc) (citation omitted); see also In re Adoption of D.M.H., 682 A.2d 315, 319 (Pa. Super. 1996) (stating that “a trial court must base its conclusions in an adoption case upon all relevant information discerned with the full participation of all interested parties.”). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.