Cracking Open the Piggy Bank If you are making any kind of filing in Family Court that may involve some kind of finances – child support, alimony, asset division, etc. – you are going to be required to submit some degree...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
More Than You’ve Ever Wanted to Know Have you ever stopped and thought about how much you know about doing laundry? These days, most machines are actually pretty straightforward – Clothes go in, clothes get wet and soapy,...
Baby, Baby….Oh There is so much about pregnancy to love (assuming you were planning for it). The creative frenzy of scribbling down names, nesting and adorning a nursery waiting for that little spark of life, the regular...
It Hurts Toxic relationships are always some of the hardest to resolve because it’s never as simple as just leaving. It’s addictive. Reinforced by intermittent positive reinforcement, codependency is easily established....
To Infinity, and Beyond One of the recurring themes that you’re likely to see as you move through a divorce is the idea of reinvention. Starting fresh, doing something new, being that person who you always wanted to be....
Your Best Foot Forward One of the most important aspects of coming up with a great idea is figuring out how to package and sell that idea or concept to someone else. It’s fundamental to the practice of persuasion; by...
Low and Slooooowww In the effort to make cooking as painless as possible, the slow cooker is an indispensable tool. You can prep your meals in advance, freeze them, and just drop them into the pot on your way to work,...
There are many reasons to request a protective order. Whether you are facing abuse at home or someone is threatening you, you should not have to live in fear of another person. Knowing when and how to seek help is an...
In stark contrast to taking a path of litigation, mediation and collaborative law are both attractive alternatives to resolving a family law dispute. Each of these methods take similar approaches that require voluntary and...
If you are married to an abusive spouse, you know what it’s like to fear for your safety in your own home. It often feels like you have nowhere to hide because, unlike most people, home for you is not a safe place....