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  • Home
  • About
    • Joanne P. Monagan, ESQ
    • Susan A. McLaughlin, ESQ
    • Kevin L. O’Brien, ESQ
  • Practice Areas
    • Family Law
    • Divorce
    • Marital Property Division
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Domestic Violence
    • Adoptions
  • Information Center
    • Child Custody Negotiations Involving Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Neglect
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    • Understanding The Language Used In Divorce Proceedings
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  • Home
  • About
    • Joanne P. Monagan, ESQ
    • Susan A. McLaughlin, ESQ
    • Kevin L. O’Brien, ESQ
  • Practice Areas
    • Family Law
    • Divorce
    • Marital Property Division
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Domestic Violence
    • Adoptions
  • Information Center
    • Child Custody Negotiations Involving Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Neglect
    • Contested Divorce Proceedings in New York State
    • Coping With An Abusive Spouse And Parent In Your Marriage
    • Understanding The Language Used In Divorce Proceedings
  • Family Law FAQ
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Tips for successful joint custody arrangements

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 27, 2020 | Child Custody, Divorce

Personality conflicts and lingering issues from the divorce often make joint custody arrangements more difficult for New York parents. However, it is possible for two divorced people to be able to co-parent so long as they follow a set of rules that help them keep...

Are you entitled to a portion of your ex’s SS benefits?

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning assets and property acquired during marriage must be split fairly in a divorce. Social Security (SS) benefits, however, have different rules. In order to receive a portion of your ex-spouse’s SS benefits, you and...

The keys to preserving sanity in a divorce

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 17, 2020 | Divorce

Divorce in New York can take an extreme emotional toll on anyone. This becomes more pronounced when the matter is contested. Where there is a legal battle between the spouses, it can harm someone psychologically. Individuals must make sure to take the time to care for...

Parenting plans that prevent conflict

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 16, 2020 | Child Custody

A carefully prepared parenting plan can help reduce the likelihood of conflict between parents in New York after divorce. While parents going through an amicable divorce may not need this level of detail in their parenting plan, others may find that dealing with some...

How domestic violence can influence child custody orders

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 10, 2020 | Child Custody

Parents in New York and throughout the country may be allowed to retain custody of their children after a divorce. In some cases, this might be true even if they engaged in domestic violence against their former spouse or their children. An abusive parent may be...

The difference between separate property and marital property in a marriage

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 8, 2020 | Divorce

Each party in a marriage in New York may bring cash and property into the marriage. Those assets are referred to as separate property. Once a couple is married, the property, cash, and assets that they obtain together during the marriage is referred to as marital...

How to create parenting plans that work

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 7, 2020 | Divorce

There are several variables that parents in New York should keep in mind when creating a visitation schedule. If a son or daughter is old enough, it may be a good idea to seek input from that child when crafting a parenting plan. However, it is important for parents...

Important elements of a parenting plan

On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Child Custody

If parents get divorced in New York, they are still required to raise their children together. In most cases, the exes will develop a parenting plan that determines rights and responsibilities. The plan can stipulate when each is allowed to have physical custody of a...

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