6 Pennsylvania opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2026 3 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.
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Gb v. Mmbgreen2 sentences2026In support of this position, Mother cited precedent providing that a custody order “‘will be considered final and appealable only if it is both: (1) entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits; and (2) intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the custody claims ____________________________________________ 10 For ease of discussion, we will refer to this order as “the August 21, 2025” order, as the initial order was not entered until August 21, 2025. -8- J-A29025-25 pending between the parties.’” Id. at ¶ 12 (quoting G.B. v. M.M.B., 670 A.2d 714, 720 (Pa. 2021Therefore, a custody order is considered final and appealable only if it is both: “(1) entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits; and (2) intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the custody claims pending between the parties.” G.B., 670 A.2d at 720 . | 2 | 4 |
Wagner v. Wagnergreen1 sentence2025Compare Order, 10/22/24 at 2-3 with Order, Order, 3/13/19, at ¶ 6. 3 This Court has explained that, “[g]enerally, a custody order will be considered final and appealable only if it is both: (1) entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits; and (2) intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the custody claims pending between the parties.” Wagner v. Wagner, 887 A.2d 282, 285 (Pa. Super. 2005). | 1 | 1 |
Kassam v. Kassamgreen2 sentences2015See Kassam v. Kassam, 811 A.2d 1023, 1028 (Pa. Super. 2002) (stating that, where a trial court enters an order, but expressly retains jurisdiction and schedules a hearing for a date certain, such an interim custody order is not final and appealable). “[A] custody order will be considered final and appealable only if it is both: 1) entered after the court has completed its hearing on the -7- J-S19036-15 merits; and 2) intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the custody claims pending between the parties.” Id. at 1027 (citation omitted). 2015See Kassam v. Kassam, 811 A.2d 1023, 1028 (Pa. Super. 2002) (stating that, where a trial court enters an order, but expressly retains jurisdiction and schedules a hearing for a date certain, such an interim custody order is not final and appealable). “[A] custody order will be considered final and appealable only if it is both: 1) entered after the court has completed its hearing on the -7- J-S19036-15 merits; and 2) intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the custody claims pending between the parties.” Id. at 1027 (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Griffin v. Griffingreen2 sentences1998See also Griffin v. Griffin, 384 Pa.Super. 210 , 558 A.2d 86 (1989) (order enforcing child support through attachment proceedings is immediately appealable). 5 . 1998See also Griffin v. Griffin, 384 Pa.Super. 210 , 558 A.2d 86 (1989) (order enforcing child support through attachment proceedings is immediately appealable). 5 . | 1 | 1 |
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Commonwealth v. Holston
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1 sentence2026In support of this position, Mother cited precedent providing that a custody order “‘will be considered final and appealable only if it is both: (1) entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits; and (2) intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the custody claims ____________________________________________ 10 For ease of discussion, we will refer to this order as “the August 21, 2025” order, as the initial order was not entered until August 21, 2025. -8- J-A29025-25 pending between the parties.’” Id. at ¶ 12 (quoting G.B. v. M.M.B., 670 A.2d 714, 720 (Pa. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Dubin v. Dubin
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2 sentences1998See, e.g., G.B. v. M.M.B., 448 Pa.Super. 133 , 670 A.2d 714 (1996) (a custody order entered within the context of the divorce action will be considered final and appealable if it is entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits and it is intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the parties’ pending custody claims); Dubin v. Dubin, 372 Pa.Super. 84 , 538 A.2d 1362 (1988) (child support order entered in connection with divorce is immediately appealable to protect the interests of the child); Freedman v. McCandless, 539 Pa. 584 , 654 A.2d 529 (1995) (order in 1998See, e.g., G.B. v. M.M.B., 448 Pa.Super. 133 , 670 A.2d 714 (1996) (a custody order entered within the context of the divorce action will be considered final and appealable if it is entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits and it is intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the parties’ pending custody claims); Dubin v. Dubin, 372 Pa.Super. 84 , 538 A.2d 1362 (1988) (child support order entered in connection with divorce is immediately appealable to protect the interests of the child); Freedman v. McCandless, 539 Pa. 584 , 654 A.2d 529 (1995) (order in | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Freedman v. McCandless
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2 sentences1998See, e.g., G.B. v. M.M.B., 448 Pa.Super. 133 , 670 A.2d 714 (1996) (a custody order entered within the context of the divorce action will be considered final and appealable if it is entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits and it is intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the parties’ pending custody claims); Dubin v. Dubin, 372 Pa.Super. 84 , 538 A.2d 1362 (1988) (child support order entered in connection with divorce is immediately appealable to protect the interests of the child); Freedman v. McCandless, 539 Pa. 584 , 654 A.2d 529 (1995) (order in 1998See, e.g., G.B. v. M.M.B., 448 Pa.Super. 133 , 670 A.2d 714 (1996) (a custody order entered within the context of the divorce action will be considered final and appealable if it is entered after the court has completed its hearing on the merits and it is intended by the court to constitute a complete resolution of the parties’ pending custody claims); Dubin v. Dubin, 372 Pa.Super. 84 , 538 A.2d 1362 (1988) (child support order entered in connection with divorce is immediately appealable to protect the interests of the child); Freedman v. McCandless, 539 Pa. 584 , 654 A.2d 529 (1995) (order in | 1 | 1998–1998 |