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

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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

Do you have a PFA that has been violated?

By: Gregory P. LaMonaca | Jul 29, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law, PFA

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Do you have a PFA that has been violated Do you have a Protection from Abuse order that has been violated Whether it is your ex-spouse, a stalker or someone else you feel threatened by, domestic violence is an extremely dangerous situation that must be rectified immediately Our family law

How is Alimony Determined Anyway?

By: Gregory P. LaMonaca | Jul 14, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law

How is Alimony Determined Anyway Divorce is a big life change At LaMonaca Law, we help you navigate those changes If you have become accustomed to a certain lifestyle, and depend on your spouse for support, it may feel like a hardship when that separation occurs However, when the divorce

The Dos and Don’ts

By: Christina Avella | Jul 7, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law

The Dos and Don’ts It is not surprising that divorce is an uncomfortable topic to talk about, but what many people tend to forget is the emotional toll that it can take on the children, adolescents and young adults Divorce introduces a massive change into the life of a boy or girl no matter what