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 finally occurs, the other spouse […]
Modification of Child Support A parent may petition the court at any time if they believe their circumstances have changed enough to justify a child support modification. The standard for modifying child support is a “material and substantial change in circumstances.” 231 Pa. Code Rule 1910.19. Some common example of a material and substantial change […]
Passion. A simple word, but what does it really mean? Passion is devoting your life’s work to helping and serving others. Passion is writing books about a revolutionary system called Brutally Honest, created by the author to help those with family law matters. Passion is spending 27 years fighting for the family law rights of those living on […]
Involved in a Complicated Custody Matter? Our Child Custody Unit Can Help! At LaMonaca Law, we have handled hundreds of custody cases. Our Child Custody Unit has extensive experience in custody trials and very involved custody cases. We know your children mean everything to you, so LaMonaca Law wants to make your custody conflicts as […]
What is our Forensic Support Team? Chief legal counsel, Larry Welsh, heads up the team and has extensive experience with complex divorce and support matters. Though long an important part of our firm in achieving goals and optimizing results for our clients, in the current climate, the resources and experience of our Forensic Support Team […]
APL and Spousal Support In Pennsylvania, when spouses are separated and no longer residing together, the party earning less may be eligible to receive monthly support. A spouse can file for Spousal Support or for Alimony Pendente Lite (APL). Both types of support provide a monthly payment to the plaintiff by the defendant during the […]
Not Sure How to Handle Property Legalities for Your Divorce? During the divorce process, LaMonaca Law can help determine the best solution for the division and distribution of marital property, including real estate and other assets. Equitable distribution is the process of dividing marital assets and debts and is based on principles of fairness rather […]
Serious Child Custody Issues Require Serious Legal Representation If one custodial parent moves out of the country and violates a court order by doing so, then The International Hague Convention may protect the other parent. Although these cases are difficult to go through, LaMonaca Law will be by your side throughout the entire process, including […]
Tips for Conflict-Free Custody Exchanges Even if co-parents are amicable following a divorce or separation, they still may harbor feelings of bitterness or resentment. Fortunately, there are some tips you can use to assist in a smooth custody exchange. Pick up your children on time, or be sure to have them available on time. Arriving […]
Spending Time with Your Children is What Matters Most What if you go to pick up your child and the other parent fails to relinquish them to you? What if your estranged partner moves out of state without modifying the custody agreement? What are the “rules” that apply when there is no custody agreement? These […]
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