The Business of Divorce
The Business of Divorce Jane considered herself a single mom. Her husband, Bill, was a physician working late each night, overnights and most weekends. He ran a successful practice and was rewarded for his hard work with a six figure salary. Jane was employed as a nurse when she met her husband. They got married […]
How long will it take to get custody of my child?
How long will it take to get custody of my child? While the process to obtain custody varies slightly from county to county, all child custody decisions must consider the best interest of the child as well as sixteen custody factors. 23 Pa. C.S. 5328(a). You may be wondering how long it will take to […]
Wise Words of a Six Year Old to her Divorced Parents
“I just want everyone to be friends” – the Wise Words of a Six Year Old to her Divorced Parents In a video making its way around the internet, a six-year old girl named Tiana sits her divorced Mother and Father down to make a very simple request of them – she just wants everyone […]
Custody Guidelines
Custody Guidelines The global pandemic associated with COVID-19 has caused disruption to every area of our lives, including custodial exchanges. LaMonaca Law has seamlessly transitioned to a virtual practice and are here to help by giving guidance and information to assist in these difficult times. With many courts completely closed, parties are being left to […]
Is my case a relocation?
Is my case a relocation? A relocation for purposes of a custody case is “a change in a residence of the child which significantly impairs the ability of a nonrelocating party to exercise custodial rights.” 23 Pa.C.S. 5322. Typically in a relocation, one parent seeks to move with the child. If that move would “significantly […]
The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Family Law
The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Family Law Family law is one of the most emotionally charged areas of the law. Clients are experiencing an upheaval of their family life, finances and living situation. Clients sometimes feel hurt or angry at the demise of the marriage and children often feel stuck in the middle […]
What is an Appeal?
What is an Appeal? Here at LaMonaca Law we strive to bring the best legal team and representation to our clients. LaMonaca Law’s Appellate Unit is a specialty team within the firm focusing on cutting edge law, procedure and the representation of clients in all phases of the appellate process. What is an Appeal? We […]
Can a step-parent obtain custody of a step-child?
Can a step-parent obtain custody of a step-child? Can a step-parent obtain custody of a step-child? The answer is complicated and depends on the facts of the case. To sue for any form of custody, you must have standing. Standing give you a “seat at the table”, so to speak, to request custody of the […]
A Gift with Strings Attached: How Courts Address Gifts between Spouses in Divorce
A Gift with Strings Attached: How Courts Address Gifts between Spouses in Divorce Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain and singer Courtney Love, has recently been in the news for her divorce from singer Isaiah Silva. The divorce was very contentious and proceedings were pending for several years. The parties […]
Declaratory Judgments in Family Law
Declaratory Judgments in Family Law There are many ways to bring an issue before the court in a family law matter. When seeking to have a contract validated or to determine a legal right, then filing a motion for a declaratory judgment is one of those options. The Declaratory Judgment Act states “Courts of record, […]