Caldwell, J. v. Jaurigue, P., Aplt.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that a third party is liable for child support only when that party obtains sole or shared legal custody of the child. The Court clarified the rule to replace the ambiguous standard set in A.S. v. I.S., establishing a bright‑line test based on legal custody. The decision reversed the Superior Court’s order and remanded for further proceedings consistent with the new rule.