LaMonaca Law Blogs
- By: Melissa Towsey
- Divorce, Family Law, Law Firm, Marital Agreements, Non-Traditional Family Law
Pets and Custody: What do we do Meow? It’s estimated that 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. Approximately 37-47% of all households in the United States have a dog, and 30-37% have a cat. As a caring pet owner, many people in a divorce situation are confronted with […]
- By: Christopher Casserly
- Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce
Who gets the engagement ring, if the engagement is called off? Marriage is often referred to as a union between two people, and it certainly is that in more ways than one. But in those instances where a couple is engaged and one (or both) of the individuals gets cold feet, what becomes of the […]
- By: Lawrence Welsh
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law
Does your lawyer think like a child? In some ways, it may best for you if s/he does. New research from the University of California at Berkley and the University of Edinburgh, recently reported in the media, has shown that pre-schoolers may be more adept and more successful at certain sorts of problem solving than […]
- By: Alicia Fastman
- Divorce, Family Law, Marital Agreements, No Fault Divorce
The Dangers of Do It Yourself Divorce You want a divorce. The internet tells you that getting a divorce is easy, and all you need to do is follow some steps and you won’t need a lawyer. You can get the necessary forms to file for divorce online in some counties or at the law […]
- By: Melissa Towsey
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law, Support
Paternity Laws in PA By: Melissa D. Towsey, Esquire “Paternity” is how fatherhood is legally defined under the laws of Pennsylvania. When a child is born to an unmarried woman in Pennsylvania, there is no legal relationship between the child and the father. Paternity can be established two ways: (1) by agreement of the parents; […]
- By: Gregory P. LaMonaca
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, International Family Law, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law, Support
Attorney Fights for their Client: Who would you want in your corner? By: Gregory P. LaMonaca, Esquire Our job as attorneys is to fight zealously, ethically, and passionately for our clients’ rights within the sound boundaries of the law. Winning Ugly – Philly Law Blog – This article exemplifies that dedication and commitment. This young attorney […]
- By: Lawrence Welsh
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, International Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law
Technology in Divorce and Custody Cases: Who’s Zoomin’ Who? By: Lawrence C. Welsh, Esquire Other than putting you in mind of the fabulous 1985 release from Aretha Franklin, the question is apropos these days in family law matters, referring to who may be using what sorts of intrusive GPS tools, spyware, or other technology to […]
- By: Christopher Casserly
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, International Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law
Custody Disputes with Parents living in Different States By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire Even in the most basic cases, child custody disputes are intricate and stressful for families going through divorce. Each state has their own custody guidelines that they use to try and arrive at which custodial arrangement will best serve the children’s best interest. […]
- By: Melissa Towsey
- Divorce, Family Law, Marital Agreements, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law
The Waiting is the Hardest Part: How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce? By: Melissa Towsey, Esquire The answer is that it depends. A divorce based on mutual consent under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, meaning both parties agree to moving forward with the divorce process, could happen in five (5) or […]
- By: Alicia Fastman
- Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law
Changing a Child’s Name: What’s in a Name? By: Alicia Fastman, Esquire Changing a child’s name is simple, if both parents agree and consent to the change. Where there is an agreement, it is as easy as completing and signing a form. Where there is no agreement, however, a Petition for Change of Name will […]
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