Where Medicine Meets Law: Vaccinations and Legal Custody Since the 18th century, vaccines have been used to stave off and in some instances eradicate the spread of polio, measles, mumps, and other diseases that children have historically been vulnerable to. In more recent years the conversation over the pros and cons of vaccination has gained […]
Forensic Support Team The Forensic Support Team is a collection of resources and tools used to identify, evaluate, analyze, and ultimately to settle the financial aspects of family law cases. These include all of the financial issues involved in divorce, equitable distribution of marital assets, child and spousal support, as well as alimony, alimony pendente […]
DIVORCE, DEMENTIA, AND DEATH: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN INCAPACITATED SPOUSE DIES DURING A DIVORCE? Prior to 2005, if a party to a divorce action dies before the divorce is finalized, the divorce action is abated so that when a spouse dies, the divorce dies too. The effect of having the divorce die along with the […]
A Box Full of Darkness “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to realize that this, too, was a gift.” – Mary Oliver At one time or another, life may hand each of us a box full of darkness. It is important to keep that box around […]
Heroin Crisis Results in More Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Although becoming a grandparent should be about enjoying each other’s company, relaxing and reaping the benefits of a well-lived life, there are more than 4.9 million grandparents in the country who take on the role of raising their grandchildren each year due to unforeseen circumstances, including addiction […]
What is an Appeal? Here at LaMonaca Law we strive to bring the best legal team and representation to our clients. LaMonaca Law’s Appellate Unit is a specialty team within the firm focusing on cutting edge law, procedure and the representation of clients in all phases of the appellate process. What is an Appeal? We […]
Sometimes, SIZE Really DOES Matter. Largest family law firm in the area v. sole practitioner. Who do you want fighting for you? Sometimes, SIZE really DOES matter. At LaMonaca Law, some of our biggest success comes from working as a team for our clients. Having the largest family law firm in the area allows us […]
Can a step-parent obtain custody of a step-child? Can a step-parent obtain custody of a step-child? The answer is complicated and depends on the facts of the case. To sue for any form of custody, you must have standing. Standing give you a “seat at the table”, so to speak, to request custody of the […]
Your child is spending more time with the baby sitter than you? Consider a right of first refusal clause in your custody agreement. Spending time with your children is the most important thing a parent can do. However, when people are no longer a couple this becomes harder for both parents to accomplish. Add into […]
Cryptocurrency Bitcoins in Equitable Distribution Equitable distribution, cryptocurrency, bitcoins, are you overwhelmed!!! To hear these terms during the divorce proceeding can make the already scary concept of divorce even more freighting. Most people don’t know what happens in equitable distribution and almost no one knows what a bitcoin is. So, let’s first start by giving […]
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