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Do You Need A Lawyer for Mediation or Court? A Family Law Guide
Deciding between mediation and litigation? We explain the costs, the role of a lawyer in both, and how to decide what is right for your Pittsburgh custody case.

Using IVF or a Donor? How the “Intent-Based Parentage” Rule Protects Your Rights
Finally, the law catches up to love. If you are building a family through IVF or ART, you no longer have to worry if your ‘intent’ counts in court. See how the new Glover ruling protects your role as a parent from day one.

The Child’s Voice in Court: How a Guardian ad Litem Impacts Your Custody Case
Is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) involved in your custody dispute? Learn what they can investigate, how to handle the home visit, and what Pennsylvania law says about challenging their report. Read our guide to protecting your family’s future.
Bringing the Best of PA Family Law Back to Pittsburgh
If you stopped by our office this past Friday, you might have noticed it was a little quieter than usual. That’s because the entire attorney team at Raver Rawlings Law Group PLLC—Attorneys Raver, Rawlings, and Yaeger—traveled to Philadelphia for the 2026 Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Family Law Section Winter Meeting. Held this year at The Logan in downtown Philadelphia, this annual gathering brings together the top family law attorneys, judges, and experts from across the Commonwealth. Why It Matters for Your Case You might wonder: Why does my lawyer need to go to a conference? Don’t they already know the law? Family law in Pennsylvania is constantly evolving. As we discussed in our recent post, January 1, 2026, marked the start of significant updates to the Child Support Guidelines. But reading the statute is only step one. By attending the Winter Meeting, we are: A Team Effort We believe that a collaborative law firm serves its clients best. By attending as a full team, we can cover more ground, attend different breakout sessions, and come back to Pittsburgh with a shared toolkit of new strategies. We are excited to be back in the office this week, recharged and ready to apply what we’ve learned to help your family move forward. Need a legal team that stays on the cutting edge? Contact Raver Rawlings Law Group PLLC today.
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