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 important to know what mediation is […]
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 relocate with the minor […]
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 prenuptial agreements may feel like […]
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, and they go right into the […]
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 situation and […]
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, however, indicates that they do have a […]
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 localities have eased restrictions when it comes to MJ, “recreational” use remains prohibited under […]
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 settlement agreement. Many of the assets and liabilities […]
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 attorneys can represent you in […]
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 […]
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