Hillary Moonay Appointed to Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee

On January 22, 2025, Hillary J. Moonay, Partner at Obermayer and co-chair of the Family Law Group, was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to the Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee. Her six-year term will begin on April 1, 2025.

As a committee member, Hillary will advise the Supreme Court in developing and revising procedural rules for family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, paternity, and protection from abuse.

The committee’s mission is to simplify family law practice by recommending new rules or amendments to existing ones. It reviews legislation and monitors court decisions to ensure the rules align with legal developments and practical realities. The committee aims to promote uniformity across the state, streamline procedures, and encourage the timely resolution of family law cases. Committee members engage with judges, attorneys, court staff, and the public, and frequently speak at conferences to share updates on rule changes and proposals.

More about Hillary’s legal experience

Hillary brings extensive experience in family law, managing all aspects of domestic relations cases, including divorce, custody, support, alimony, equitable distribution, and prenuptial agreements. She is an active leader in professional organizations, currently serving as Immediate Past Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, where she has held various leadership roles, including Chair, Chair-Elect, and Vice-Chair. She is also the Chair of the Bucks County Bar Association Family Law Section and serves on the Board of Managers and the Board of Examiners for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Additionally, Hillary sits on the Board of Trustees for the Bucks County Bar Foundation and is a member of the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court.

Hillary contributed to the Pennsylvania Bar Institute Press’s book Slicing Up the Pie: Property Distribution in Pennsylvania and has authored articles in The Legal Intelligencer on topics such as social media’s impact on family law and post-retirement benefits in matrimonial litigation. She is a frequent lecturer on various family law topics and has been featured in the Pennsylvania Family Lawyer as a case note contributor.