How to Handle Parental Child Abduction in Pennsylvania

By: Lawrence Welsh | Jan 25, 2023 | Custody, Family Law, Non-Traditional Family Law

How to Handle Parental Child Abduction in Pennsylvania Parental child abduction is a heartbreaking reality for many families If you are facing the possibility of parental child abduction in Pennsylvania, it is important to understand the state and federal laws that apply in these cases This blog

The Basics of Fault Divorce in Pennsylvania

By: Gerry Gebhart | Jan 18, 2023 | Divorce

The Basics of Fault Divorce in Pennsylvania If you’re considering divorce, it’s important to understand the basics of fault divorce in Pennsylvania Fault divorce is a specific type of divorce that can have an effect on the financial outcome and other aspects of your case Knowing what fault

What You Need to Know About Divorce in Pennsylvania

By: Lawrence Welsh | Jan 11, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce

What You Need to Know About Divorce in Pennsylvania Divorce is rarely, if ever, an easy situation, and the process of getting a divorce can be confusing and overwhelming The divorce code is large and dense, with many specific provisions and regulations governing divorce proceedings in Pennsylvania

Everything You Need to Know About Child Support in PA

By: Lawrence Welsh | Jan 4, 2023 | Family Law, Support

Everything You Need to Know About Child Support in PA The law provides that parents are responsible for the financial support of their children In order to ensure that parents meet this financial responsibility for their children, Pennsylvania has established child support guidelines This article

Why you need a Lawyer for your Child Support Case

By: Brady Johnson, IV | Aug 23, 2022 | Family Law, Support

Why you need a Lawyer for your Child Support Case (Income) If you think the child support process is simple, you are mistaken! The child support laws are ever changing Without a lawyer who is experienced in handling child support cases, you may be at risk of getting an unfair child support

When one party doesn’t want to get divorced

By: Jane Albrecht | May 24, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce

When one party doesn’t want to get divorced It’s an unfortunate but common scenario: One party wants to get divorced and the other doesn’t Divorce is always a difficult decision, but when one party refuses to acknowledge that the marriage is over it can be even more trying Fortunately, one

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