LaMonaca Law Blogs
- By: Alicia Fastman
- Divorce, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law
In Pennsylvania, a marriage can be dissolved by annulment, rather than by divorce, under specific circumstances. If a marriage qualifies under the law to be annulled, either party may bring an action in annulment to have the marriage declared void. Unlike divorce, an annulment voids a marriage and it is as if it never occurred […]
- By: Jennifer Lemanowicz
- Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce
The answer is that it depends. If both parties agree to the divorce, they can proceed under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, which allows the court to grant a divorce by mutual consent of the parties. Even in cases with mutual consent, the law requires a 90 day waiting period before the parties may […]
- By: Melissa Towsey
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law, Support
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 […]
- By: Lawrence Welsh
- Divorce, Family Law, Marital Agreements
Among the things that are most likely to change during and after a divorce is the financial situation of the parties. Some of the changes to a newly divorced individual’s financial situation will follow “automatically” or, as it is sometimes called, “by operation of law” from the decree of divorce. Such changes are likely to […]
- By: Jennifer Lemanowicz
- Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law
Today, divorce and infidelity investigations increasingly center around digital forensics, involving data gathered from wearable devices and smartphone applications such as Fit-bit, Find My Friends and Find my iPhone. According to one survey, one in six consumers said they currently use wearable tech in their daily lives, and it is estimated that there will be […]
- By: Alicia Fastman
- Child Abuse, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law
In a 6-2 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday, June 27th that people who commit reckless acts of domestic violence can be denied gun ownership rights. Two men were convicted in the State of Maine for possessing firearms following misdemeanor acts of domestic violence. The case of Voisine et al. v. United States raised […]
- By: Melissa Towsey
- Divorce, Family Law, Marital Agreements, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law, Support
- By: Christopher Casserly
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, International Family Law, Marital Agreements, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law, Support
A divorce action that includes support, custody, and equitable distribution can be a complicated and stressful process. Before anything is filed with the Courts, it’s essential that you meet with an attorney who can identify your goals and your fears, take in the facts of your case, and define a path forward. Additionally, it’s important […]
- By: Lawrence Welsh
- Divorce, Family Law, Marital Agreements, Non-Traditional Family Law, Support
While questions and cases about courts modifying alimony payments arise frequently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court found a never-before-answered issue in a case that was decided late last year. The question before the court in Egan v. Egan, 125 A.3d 792 (Pa. Super. 2015) was if the court is permitted to make a change to the […]
- By: Gregory P. LaMonaca
- Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce
Times are changing – literally – as it pertains to the speed at which Pennsylvania divorces will soon be allowed. Throughout my 20+ years of practicing law in Pennsylvania, the law has changed on many occasions, most often for the better. Pennsylvania divorce law came of age in 1980 when the legislature established a way […]
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