Tell Me if You’ve Heard it Before, but The Check’s in the Mail If you are expecting a stimulus relief check or deposit and have not received it, you are not alone. What you may find more helpful to know though, is what to expect and how you may be able to get your relief […]
Depression and Anxiety in Custody Cases When a party has a diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression, they are often fearful that the other parent will attempt to use it against them in court. If you are in therapy, taking a prescription, or otherwise in treatment for your mental health issues, it is unlikely that they […]
Custody Guidelines The global pandemic associated with COVID-19 has caused disruption to every area of our lives, including custodial exchanges. LaMonaca Law has seamlessly transitioned to a virtual practice and are here to help by giving guidance and information to assist in these difficult times. With many courts completely closed, parties are being left to […]
COVID-19 and Travel Concerns in Custody Cases In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, what happens if a parent wants to travel with a child despite warnings not to do so? If your child’s other parent wishes to travel with your child, and you object due to concerns about the virus, what are your […]
ARIZONA COURT RULES ON FATE OF FROZEN EMBRYOS IN DIVORCE An Arizona Supreme Court ruled last week that a Phoenix woman is unable to use frozen embryos to have a baby without the consent of her ex-husband. The controversial case dates back to 2014, when Wife was diagnosed with cancer and told that its treatment […]
Tis the season… Tis the season to be… fighting over who will have custody of the children for the holidays! For many people the holiday season is full of great memories of time spent with family and friends. However, for some, this is the most stressful time of the year. It is the time when […]
6 Tips for Dating After Divorce, According to a Dating Coach There are a lot of things you’re going to have to get used to about your new life post-divorce. While some aspects will be less thrilling than others (hello, single income household), dating should not make your cons list. Have fun, be safe, you’ve […]
When a child is born to a married, heterosexual couple, the law presumes that both the husband and wife are the legal parents of that child. When a child is born to a married, same-sex couple, this is not the case. The law does not recognize the non-biological parent as the legal parent of the […]
What Will Happen if I Don’t Go to Court? If you are scheduled to appear in court in any family law matter, it is important that you ensure that you are present at the hearing. You may not agree that the hearing is necessary, you may not want the proceedings to go forward, or maybe […]
No Room for Mistakes in an Appeal In some areas of law, the courts can be forgiving of procedural missteps in order to ensure that justice is served and the parties are heard. Appeals are not one of these areas, and a minor error in the preparation or filing of your appeal can result in the […]
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