T.M.H., Jr. v. J.L. and K.L. v. L.K.C.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Superior Court’s order in a custody matter involving the parties’ standing and custody petitions. The Court directed the trial court to hold a custody hearing within thirty days, maintain the existing custody arrangement pending a final order, and assess the child’s best interests.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the order of the Superior Court.
2. The trial court was directed to hold a custody hearing within thirty days to make a fresh assessment of standing, resolve outstanding custody petitions, and determine a final custody arrangement serving the child's best interests. The current custody arrangement was to remain in effect pending the final custody order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Superior Court's order reversing and remanding the Blair County Court of Common Pleas order should be affirmed.
2. Whether the trial court should be directed to conduct a new custody hearing to reassess standing, resolve outstanding custody petitions, and establish a final custody arrangement.

Disposition

affirmed