Mid-Summer Custody Check-In in Allegheny County
This guide explains how Allegheny County parents can use a mid-summer custody check-in to steady schedules, address camp and travel conflicts, and document temporary changes. It covers when informal fixes are enough, when to consider a formal modification, how child support fits in, and key back-to-school planning steps so families can prepare before court calendars tighten.
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Summer Custody Tune-Up in Allegheny County: Update Your Parenting Plan Before School’s Out
Summer changes everything about a family’s week. Camps, trips, shifting work hours, sometimes a move. If your parenting plan was not built for any of that, the time to fix it is now, not in July when everyone is already scrambling. In Allegheny County, a custody date can take weeks, sometimes longer. If you want […]
Five Star Review of Jessie
I had a great experience working with Jessie and her team. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and always took the time to answer my questions and explain things clearly. Throughout a stressful process, I felt supported and confident that my case was in good hands. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, compassionate, […]
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 […]
2026 Update: How the New PA Child Support Guidelines Affect Your Family
New PA Child Support Guidelines went into effect Jan 1, 2026. Learn how these changes affect your payments and whether you should file for modification. Pittsburgh family law experts.
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I had an excellent experience working with Jessie Rawlings. From the beginning, she was extremely personable, professional, knowledgeable, and always responsive. Jessie made a difficult situation easier, kept me updated, and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. Her attention to detail really stood out. I highly recommend Raver Rawlings Law Group to anyone in […]