What Do I Want to Eat? Hello and welcome! This section of the O’Connor Family Law Newsletter is called Cooking for One, and this is our first edition! (Cue victory music). Primarily, we’re going to explore a lot of...
“I will have nowhere to go if I get a restraining order against my abuser.” This is a phrase we have heard more than once. People often wonder why other people who are suffering from domestic abuse remain with their...
A divorce is an emotionally draining period for all parties involved, even when both spouses agree to end their marriage. One of the most contentious subjects of divorce settlements is the division of debt. Depending upon the...
For many people who suffer at the hands of their abuser, home is not a safe place. Home is a dangerous place where they have to be careful what they say, what they do, what body language they send off, or how their tone of...
There are a number of people who are being hit hard financially due to the current situation with Covid-19. We understand that the Governor’s recent advisory and order that non-essential businesses close their doors are...
While some individuals keep their married name after divorce, others decide to change it as part of their transition into a new stage of their life. If you would like to learn how to change your name after divorce, it is...
When a divorcing couple has children, one of the biggest concerns these individuals often face is what is covered under child support payments. This is understandable because, most families now have two working parents, which...
A Summary of Probate and Family Court Standing Order 2-20 and Related Issues HOW LONG WILL MY DIVORCE CASE TAKE? The court process can seem to take an incredibly long time when you have issues that are causing trouble and...
When it comes to child custody, family courts review a variety of factors to decide whether granting a parent these rights is in the best interests of their child. If one parent has a significant criminal history or...
Family courts take allegations of spousal abuse extremely seriously. As such, allegations of abusive behavior can impact parental rights, visitation, and other pertinent matters if you are filing for divorce. If you are...