Prenuptial Agreements: Securing Your Future
Getting married can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. One component of wedding planning that is often overlooked is consideration of what will happen if the parties get divorced. People are rarely thinking about divorce as they are preparing to get married. The reality is, however, that over half of […]
Business Owners and Considerations for Divorce
Many client ask us if a divorce is different when there is a business involved. The answer is that every divorce and/or custody matter is different. Within each profession there are unique attributes and common themes that need to be addressed in particular ways. We have represented countless clients with business interests. We also have […]
Custodial Rights for Grandparents in Pennsylvania
Unfortunately, when a relationship ends and there are children involved, it sometimes means that the grandparents are also affected. At the Law Office of Gregory P. LaMonaca, P.C. we defend the rights of grandparents in Pennsylvania who wish to seek visitation or custody of their grandchildren. Even if the parents cannot get along, the children […]
Divorce FAQs
Deciding whether to begin divorce proceedings can be challenging and emotional. To make the best choices for you and your family, you need to have the opportunity to ask questions and educate yourself about the process. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we often get from clients regarding the divorce process: […]
Parallel Parenting v. Co-Parenting in Cases of Domestic Violence
The standard for an award of custody of a child in Pennsylvania is what is in the “best interests” of the child. The changes to the custody laws in 2011 mean that custody determinations are gender neutral. Absent certain circumstances, the majority of parents share legal custody of their child and many share physical custody on an equal basis. Legal […]
Can You Bring Your Child to Custody Court?
One of Pennsylvania’s sixteen custody factors is “The well-reasoned preference of the child, based on the child’s maturity and judgment.” 23 Pa. C.S. § 5328(a)(7). The child’s preference is only one factor that the court will consider, in addition to the other fifteen. Based on this factor, the parents have the option to bring the […]
New Court Ruling Regarding Grandparents, Adoption, and Termination of Parental Rights
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently issued an opinion in the case of In re: Adoption of M.R.D. and T.M.D. (26 MAP 2016, August 29, 2016). In this case, the Court considered “whether, in order to facilitate the termination of a biological father’s parental rights, a grandfather may adopt his grandchildren with the children’s mother […]
Family Law Myths
At LaMonaca Law, we specialize in the practice of family law. This includes custody, divorce, child support, protection from abuse and many other matters. The legal landscape of family law is always changing and you should seek the advice of an experienced family law attorney at all stages of the process. There are some misconceptions […]
Should you update your will during a divorce?
If you are in the process of divorcing your spouse, it is a good idea to review your will and estate plan with a knowledgeable attorney…
Stepparent Custody and Child Support
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently handed down an opinion in case of A.S. v. I.S. regarding step-parent custody and support law. The court held that a step-parent can be held responsible for child support of their former spouse’s biological children when they take “affirmative legal steps to assume the same parental rights as a biological […]
