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...
On behalf of O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 6, 2017 | Divorce
Is it really in your best interest to post intimate photos of your ex—or of yourself? I’ve heard this question asked recently: “How can I get my ex to stop posting nude photos of themselves with their new love interest on social media? They are hurtful to me, and the...
