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55 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1986–2026 41 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 J.M.green2 sentences2026Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d at 1105-06 (cleaned up). - 10 - J-A27031-25 The extent of the “bond-effect analysis necessarily depends on the circumstances of the particular case.” In re Adoption of J.M., 991 A.2d 321, 324 (Pa.Super. 2010) (cleaned up). 2024Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 , 1105-06 (Pa. 2023) (cleaned up). - 13 - J-S17001-24 The extent of the “bond-effect analysis necessarily depends on the circumstances of the particular case.” In re Adoption of J.M., 991 A.2d 321, 324 (Pa.Super. 2010) (cleaned up). | 8 | 8 |
In Re SBgreen2 sentences2023See id. 2023See id. | 8 | 8 |
In re T.S.M.green2 sentences2026Our Supreme Court has stated that “if the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which ‘is not always an easy task.’” K.T., 296 A.3d at 1106 (quoting In re T.S.M., 71 A.3d 251, 267 (Pa. 2013)). 2025Our Supreme Court has stated that “if the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which ‘is - 17 - J-A09027-25 not always an easy task.’” K.T., 296 A.3d at 1106 (quoting In re T.S.M., 71 A.3d 251, 267 (Pa. 2013)). | 5 | 20 |
Adoption of: L.C.J.W. Appeal of: A.M.G.green2 sentences2025Finally, this Court “must keep the ticking clock of childhood ever in mind” and we “will not disturb [the court’s bonding] assessment when [its] factual findings are supported by the record.” Matter of Adoption of L.C.J.W., 311 A.3d at 52 (cleaned up). 2025Finally, this Court “must keep the ticking clock of childhood ever in mind” and we “will not disturb [the court’s bonding] assessment when [its] factual findings are supported by the record.” Matter of Adoption of L.C.J.W., 311 A.3d at 52 (cleaned up). | 2 | 3 |
In Re EMgreen2 sentences2026In re E.M., 620 A.2d 481, 485 (Pa. 1993).” In re Adoption of A.G.R., (non- precedential decision) (Pa. Super. filed November 5, 2025) at *8. ) 2; see also Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d at 1105-06 (“[I]f the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which is not always an easy task.”). 2026In re E.M., 620 A.2d 481, 485 (Pa. 1993).” In re Adoption of A.G.R., (non- precedential decision) (Pa. Super. filed November 5, 2025) at *8. ) 2; see also Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d at 1105-06 (“[I]f the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which is not always an easy task.”). | 2 | 2 |
In the Interest of K.Z.S.green2 sentences2026Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 , 1105-06 (Pa. 2023) (cleaned up). - 19 - J-A06002-26 J-A06003-26 “The extent of any bond analysis . . . necessarily depends on the circumstances of the particular case.” In re K.Z.S., 946 A.2d 753, 762-63 (Pa. Super. 2008) (citation omitted). 2026Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 , 1105-06 (Pa. 2023) (cleaned up). - 19 - J-A06002-26 J-A06003-26 “The extent of any bond analysis . . . necessarily depends on the circumstances of the particular case.” In re K.Z.S., 946 A.2d 753, 762-63 (Pa. Super. 2008) (citation omitted). | 2 | 2 |
Com. v. Cox, V., Jr.green1 sentence2026And, if the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which is not always an easy task. ____________________________________________ a claim unless it is developed in the argument section of an appellant’s brief, and supported by citations to relevant authority”); see also Commonwealth v. Cox, 231 A.3d 1011, 1016 (Pa. Super. 2020) (“[T]his Court may overlook certain procedural deficiencies in appellate court filings to ensure that Anders counsel has not overlooked non-frivolous issues.”). - 29 - J-S11016-26 Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 , | 1 | 1 |
In Re: Adopt of: A.H., Appeal of: C.W.green1 sentence2024K.T., 296 A.3d at 1106 (“if the child has any bond with the biological parent, - 13 - J-S40032-23 the court must conduct an analysis of that bond”); A.H., 247 A.3d at 445 (stating that where there is no evidence of a bond, it is reasonable to infer that no bond exists and “the extent of the bond-effect analysis necessarily depends on the circumstances of the particular case”). | 1 | 1 |
In re N.A.M.green1 sentence2023In re Adoption of C.D.R., 111 A.3d 1212, 1219 (Pa. Super. 2015) (quoting In re N.A.M., 33 A.3d 95, 103 (Pa. Super. 2011)), abrogated in part on other grounds by Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 (Pa. 2023). - 15 - J-S32031-23 Our Supreme Court has stated that “if the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which ‘is not always an easy task.’” Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 , 1106 (Pa. 2023) (quoting T.S.M., 71 A.3d at 267 ). | 1 | 1 |
In Re: Adoption of C.D.R., Appeal of: R.R.green1 sentence2023In re Adoption of C.D.R., 111 A.3d 1212, 1219 (Pa. Super. 2015) (quoting In re N.A.M., 33 A.3d 95, 103 (Pa. Super. 2011)), abrogated in part on other grounds by Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 (Pa. 2023). - 15 - J-S32031-23 Our Supreme Court has stated that “if the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which ‘is not always an easy task.’” Interest of K.T., 296 A.3d 1085 , 1106 (Pa. 2023) (quoting T.S.M., 71 A.3d at 267 ). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Graziergreen1 sentence2021See Grazier, 713 A.2d at 82 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Hallockgreen1 sentence2020See Commonwealth v. Muhammad, 794 A.2d 378, 383 (Pa. Super. 2002); see also Commonwealth v. Hallock, 722 A.2d 180, 182 (Pa. Super. 1998); Pa.R.Crim.P. 590 Comment. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Muhammadgreen1 sentence2020See Commonwealth v. Muhammad, 794 A.2d 378, 383 (Pa. Super. 2002); see also Commonwealth v. Hallock, 722 A.2d 180, 182 (Pa. Super. 1998); Pa.R.Crim.P. 590 Comment. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Andersongreen1 sentence2015Commonwealth v. Anderson, 552 A.2d 1064, 1067-68 (Pa. Super. 1998). | 1 | 1 |
In re L.M.green1 sentence2014In re L.M., 923 A.2d 505, 511 (Pa.Super. 2007). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re BS
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2 sentences2015Id. 2008Id. | 3 | 2008–2015 |
Commonwealth v. Valent
green
2 sentences1988Commonwealth v. Valent, 317 Pa. Super. 145 , 463 A.2d 1127 (1983). 1988Commonwealth v. Valent, 317 Pa. Super. 145 , 463 A.2d 1127 (1983). | 2 | 1986–1988 |
In re Adoption of S.P.
green
1 sentence2026The trial courts must also “carefully review the individual circumstances for every child to determine … how a parent’s incarceration will factor into an assessment of the child’s best interest.” S.P., 47 A.3d at 830-31 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Adoption of K.M.G., Appeal of: T.L.G.
green
1 sentence2025In its Section 2511(b) analysis, the trial court may also, in addition to evaluating whether such a parental bond is meaningful to a child, consider “the safety needs of the child, particularly in cases involving . . . children with special needs.” Id. (citation omitted). - 14 - J-A21022-24 Our Supreme Court has stated that “if the child has any bond with the biological parent, the court must conduct an analysis of that bond, which ‘is not always an easy task.’” K.T., 296 A.3d at 1106 (quoting In re T.S.M., 71 A.3d 251, 267 (Pa. 2013)). “[A] court conducting the Section 2511(b) needs and welfa | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Commonwealth v. Goldblum
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2 sentences1991Commonwealth v. Goldblum, 498 Pa. 455 , 447 A.2d 234 (1982); Anderson, supra ; Trudell, supra . 1991Commonwealth v. Goldblum, 498 Pa. 455 , 447 A.2d 234 (1982); Anderson, supra ; Trudell, supra . | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Commonwealth v. Mourar
green
1 sentence1988Thus for a victim to compel a defendant to pay for the victim’s losses, the victim must pursue a separate civil action.” The Mourar opinion, 349 Pa. Super, at 603-4, 504 A.2d at 208 , provides an excellent summary of the findings required of the court 2 after a proper restitution hearing: “In summary, when considering whether to impose a sentence of restitution, the court must conduct a hearing at the time of sentencing. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
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.