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...
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...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 23, 2020 | Divorce
Many in New York are both spouses and employees. When they are in the process of ceasing to become a spouse, they are still an employee and must go into work every day. In the end, they need to continue to perform at their job so that they can stay employed. However,...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 11, 2020 | Divorce
New York couples who are considering getting married need to contemplate what may happen if they divorce. The high divorce rate requires that couples be realistic and optimistic at the same time. Realism would necessitate that the future spouses sign a prenuptial...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 10, 2020 | Divorce
When older adults in New York decide to get a divorce, they may be near retirement or already retired. Their finances may be complex, and they may have to rethink their retirement plans. They may need to build up their liquid savings or ensure that they are still able...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | May 26, 2020 | Divorce
In New York, married couples who wish to file for divorce in the state must meet the residency regulations and a ground, or a legally valid reason, to get the divorce. If these requirements are not met, a former couple will not be able to file for divorce in the state...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 27, 2020 | Child Custody, Divorce
Failing to pay child support can be a problem for some parents in New York and around the country. Only about 60% of the child support due in 2015 was paid. However, not making child support payments is not always deliberate. In some cases, parents may fall behind...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 16, 2020 | Divorce
When it comes to dividing assets in a divorce, some assets might be of particular concern. Your pension and 401(k) are significant financial assets that you probably want to hold onto in their entirety. However, these assets are marital property and must be divided...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 21, 2018 | Divorce
A spouse must weigh the cost of divorce, the question arises, is it worth the price of paying attorneys and dividing up all the assets or should I just stick it out? Very often a person may come into my office for a consultation to determine, is it “worth” it to get...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 27, 2017 | Divorce
I hadn’t seen a case like this before. Two women were divorcing, and fighting over which parent would get custody of the children on Mother’s Day. One parent was the biological mother; the other was the non-biological, but legal and psychological mother. Each one...
