During a divorce, both parties are legally required to disclose all of their assets to one another to ensure each understands their financial picture. Courts often use the parties’ reported income to calculate child and...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
The recent legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts has allowed the substance to be used much in the same way as alcohol, without legal repercussions for safe use on private property. However, minors under the age of 21...
Divorce will always change every aspect of your life. In our combined family law experience of over 35 years, we have learned that one of the chief disruptions will be an individual’s property rights and ability to retain...
While mothers often used to be given preference for custody after a divorce, the courts only show preference for what is in the best interest of the child, regardless of whether that parent is a mother or father. However, we...
A divorce is always a difficult time that forces people to evaluate every aspect of their lives and alter their plans for the future. Divorces have a reputation of being contentious and costly affairs that further separate...
Prenuptial agreements may seem like preparation for the worst-case scenario, but you should think of them more like a premarital insurance policy. A prenuptial agreement is meant to give you peace of mind before marriage and...
When you are entering or have received a divorce complaint, you may be overwhelmed with everything happening and unsure of where to turn. If this sounds like you, you may also be wondering how to achieve the best possible...
Dating is a process. You have to find someone you might be interested in, meet with them to determine whether you remain interested, and then move forward in life toward a relationship or a break up. Finding an attorney is a...
“What’s going to happen when we go to court?” The answer to that varies based on why you’re going to court and where you’re going to court. Are you going to court because it’s a motion for temporary orders? Are...
You may be looking forward to moving in with your significant other, but have you thought about the legal implications of doing so? While Common law marriage is recognized in the state of Rhode Island—which we will discuss...