LaMonaca Law Blogs
How Much Will a Divorce Cost? When considering a divorce, the first question that people ask is – how much will this really cost me? With many variables and legal requirements, you want to understand your options and the potential costs involved. While it can be helpful to ask others about their experiences, it is […]
- By: Gregory P. LaMonaca
- Custody
Looking Out for the Best Interest of Your Child In Pennsylvania, as in many other states, Judges make decisions based upon the “best interests of the child(ren)” that is in accordance with law. LaMonaca Law offers assistance in protecting your child’s rights. We are knowledgeable in the rules regarding: custodial visitation, children’s rights in parental […]
- By: Alyssa LaMonaca
- PFA
What is a Protection From Abuse Order A protection from abuse order, often abbreviated as a PFA, is an order issued by a judge that is basically a restraining order, prohibiting a person from having contact with another person. Who can get a PFA? For the court to consider issuing a PFA, the court must […]
- By: Gregory P. LaMonaca
- Divorce
Divorce Can Get Ugly. Don’t Let it Go That Far As soon as you or your spouse decides to get a divorce, call us for professional legal counsel. At LaMonaca Law, we are ready to step in and assist you, and to take the proper actions on your behalf. Knowing your rights early in the […]
- By: Alicia Fastman
- Divorce
Marriage and Divorce Statistics Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Health releases Marriage and Divorce Statistics for the prior year. In 2019, 32,985 divorces and annulments were recorded. In 2019, there were 68,512 new marriages in Pennsylvania; this is the lowest number of annual marriages in the past eight years. In 2019 in Delaware County, […]
- By: Christopher Casserly
- Custody
Cultivating Cooperation in Custody: Four Keys to a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship Raising children is no easy task. As the saying goes, “it takes a village.” This is true for any household, but parents who are going through a separation or divorce can face a litany of additional challenges where feelings of anger or betrayal cloud their […]
- By: Alicia Fastman
- Divorce, Family Law
Personal Injury Settlements in Divorce If you are injured, and if you receive a settlement or award as a result, those funds may be considered to be marital property when the marital assets and debts are divided. Whether the funds marital property will depend on the date of the injury. If a party is injured […]
- By: Gregory P. LaMonaca
- Divorce
When Things Do Not Work Out, Get Separated Legally Maybe you and your spouse have decided to “take a break” from your marriage, but are not ready yet to call it quits. Doing so without a separation agreement can backfire if you have marital assets. The legal separation is needed to make things official. It […]
- By: Ashley Valdes
- Custody, Family Law
Tips for Co-Parenting During the Covid-19 Holiday Season For most people, the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. However, the holiday season can be incredibly different after a divorce or separation, especially when children are involved. Throw in a worldwide pandemic and this holiday season will be quite different for most families and […]
- By: Alicia Fastman
- Family Law, Support
Factors Considered in Determining Alimony In Pennsylvania, there are 17 factors enumerated in the divorce code which the court considers in determining whether to award alimony, for how long, and in what amount. The court has discretion with regard to how much alimony to award and the length of time it will be paid based […]
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