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 […]
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 […]
How to Find the Right Divorce Attorney Choosing the right family law firm may be one of the most important decisions of your life. In the greater Philadelphia area, there are many great divorce attorneys. Some attorneys work in the family law department within a large firm. Some work in smaller boutique law firms that […]
Finding a Child Support Attorney in Pennsylvania If you need help with a child support case, LaMonaca Law can assist you with things like mediation, child support cases for the non-custodial parent, alimony and more. Most people are not familiar with how to move forward with child support issues. That is why having a professional […]
Factors Considered in Determining Alimony In Pennsylvania, there are 17 factors enumerated in the divorce code which the court considers in determining whether to award alimony, for how long, and in what amount. The court has discretion with regard to how much alimony to award and the length of time it will be paid based […]
What are our specialty teams? Our specialty teams consist of several members who add individualized and dynamic energy, passion, and experience to create a collectively greater result. Our specialty teams are: Appellate Unit Melissa Towsey Rich is the supervising attorney of the Appellate Unit, which is focused and practiced in pursuing family law appeals. While […]
Why you need a Lawyer in Support Court Over my 25 years as a practicing Family Law Attorney I have been asked many times if I have had any interesting cases. Up front I tell everyone that because of lawyer/client privilege, I will not talk about individual cases. The same goes for this blog. Today […]
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: The Value of Sound Representation in Divorce Actions “Paul” worked hard for 30 years to support his wife and two children. His job was in sales and commission based, so he worked tirelessly around the clock to establish himself as one of the top performers in his field. […]
“I just want everyone to be friends” – the Wise Words of a Six Year Old to her Divorced Parents In a video making its way around the internet, a six-year old girl named Tiana sits her divorced Mother and Father down to make a very simple request of them – she just wants everyone […]
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