Should I Opt for Mediation?

By: Jane Albrecht | May 20, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce

Should I Opt for Mediation While mediation works in certain divorces, it is has its limitations A common question that we get asked at LaMonaca Law is: “Should I go for mediation instead of getting my own attorney” While many people have positive experiences with divorce mediation, it is

Relocation: What Happens When One Co-Parent Wants to Move Away With the Child?

By: Jane Albrecht | Feb 25, 2022 | Custody, Family Law

Relocation: What Happens When One Co-Parent Wants to Move Away With the Child It’s a common scenario- Jack and Jill get married, have children and then, unfortunately, divorce Jack and Jill now share custody of their minor children Jill then gets a better job offer out of town and wants to

The Power of Pre-Nups

By: Jane Albrecht | Feb 10, 2022 | Family Law

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The Power of Pre-Nups If you’ve read the news lately, you probably know that, sadly, Robert DeNiro is getting a divorce The one silver lining is that Mr DeNiro had an ironclad prenuptial agreement that has been upheld and protects a substantial portion of his estimated $500 million wealth While

What if My Spouse Used Our Marriage to Get a Green Card?

By: Lawrence Welsh | Feb 4, 2022 | Divorce, International Family Law

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What if My Spouse Used Our Marriage to Get a Green Card Your spouse could be removed, or deported, from the United States, and could also face criminal prosecution You should be aware that you too could be prosecuted, if you knew or participated in your spouse's fraud Those who use a fraudulent

I’m Thinking About Divorce; Now What?

By: Gerry Gebhart | Jan 27, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law

I’m Thinking About Divorce; Now What Ending a marriage is a difficult decision to make It comes with a lot of uncertainty and questions This is where an experienced family law attorney can help! What are your goals Many family law attorneys hear that someone is thinking about divorce,

Help! We are divorcing! Will I get to keep the marital residence?

By: Jane Albrecht | Jan 19, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law

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Help! We are divorcing! Will I get to keep the marital residence One of the harder parts of getting divorced is deciding who gets to keep the marital home In Pennsylvania, both spouses have a right to live in the house even after the divorce complaint has been filed Depending on your particular

What is Kayden’s Law?

By: LaMonaca Law | Nov 30, 2021 | Child Abuse, Family Law

What is Kayden’s Law Kayden’s Law (SB 78) was introduced following the unfortunate murder of seven-year old Kayden Mancuso at the hands of her father The bill passed the State Senate on June 24, 2021 and was sent to the House Kayden’s law defines abuse much more broadly It also changes

The Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce—What is a Separation Agreement?

By: Gerry Gebhart | Oct 19, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law

The Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce—What is a Separation Agreement The big news earlier this year was that Bill and Melinda Gates decided to divorce after a 27-year marriage The biggest follow-up news story concerning their divorce is that the couple has no prenuptial agreement A closer read,

Medicinal Marijuana and Custody

By: Christopher Casserly | Oct 7, 2021 | Custody, Family Law

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Medicinal Marijuana and Custody In April of 2016, Pennsylvania became the latest state to enact legislation allowing physicians to prescribe medicinal marijuana to patients suffering from a list of qualifying conditions Two years later, Pennsylvania dispensaries opened their doors While many

Tips for Achieving a Satisfactory Divorce Settlement

By: Lawrence Welsh | Sep 1, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, Marital Agreements, Non-Traditional Family Law

Get the Information, Consider Mediation, Leave the Emotion Out of It, and Other Tips for Achieving a Satisfactory Divorce Settlement During a divorce process, or even in the build-up toward one, it is imperative to have complete and accurate financial information in order to achieve a satisfactory