Attorney Heidi Opinsky talks about divorce litigation, and she discusses alternatives to litigation such as mediation and collaborative law. John Maher: Hi, I’m John Maher, and I’m here today with Heidi Opinsky. Heidi is a divorce and child custody lawyer in Connecticut and New York and has over 30 years of legal experience in mediation, collaborative law and litigation, and she…
Child Custody in CT is Decided by the Court, Based on Several Important Factors When going through a divorce, one of the main factors that require consolidation is the custody of the children. Such matters are very sensitive and often lead to long and grueling legal brawls since both parents often believe they alone have the right to be the…
Start Your New Life After Divorce By Taking the Right Steps Once your divorce process is finalized, you will likely feel nervous and confused about your next steps. Walking into your new life after a divorce can be scary and exciting at the same time. To start this next chapter of your life on the right foot, you should take…
Making the Right Choices Early-On Can Make the Divorce Process Smoother Research shows that adults who undergo divorce have a greater chance of developing anxiety, depression, and substance abuse when compared to their married peers. (1) Divorce can take a serious emotional and financial toll on the separating parties. It’s common for divorce to be difficult. However, there are certain…
If You are Going through an Uncontested Divorce, You Can File for Divorce Online Divorce is becoming a common topic amongst households in America. Recent Statistics reveal that the United States has the 13th highest divorce rate in the world. (1) Just because divorce rates are so high, it does not make the process any easier. It’s no secret that…
Have you been alienated from your child? Here’s what you need to know In New York, parental alienation is not explicitly recognized as a legal term or grounds for a claim. However, it can still be a factor that a court considers when making custody and visitation decisions. Parental alienation is a situation where one parent tries to turn a…
Child Support Lawyers Serving Fairfield, CT; Manhattan, NY; All of New York and Connecticut When a couple has made the difficult decision to get a divorce, one of the biggest concerns is maintaining the quality of life their children always have enjoyed after they have terminated their relationship and started two separate households. In order to do this, the courts…
When a judge orders child support, both parents are legally obligated to abide by the terms of the order. However, if your financial circumstances change, the initial child support order may become ineffective or inappropriate. You can’t just quit paying child support or lower your payment. What you need to do instead is file a request for a Post-Judgment Modification.…
In this podcast, Heidi Opinsky talks with Jon Maher about child support. She explains the factors that determine the amount of child support payments and how long child support lasts. Then, she outlines how parents can modify their child support arrangements. John Maher: Hi, I’m John Maher. I’m here today with Heidi Opinsky. Heidi is a divorce and child custody…
Discover tips for creating financial safety when divorcing in New York. Get help from an experienced Manhattan divorce attorney below. Finances are one of the most important considerations when divorcing in New york. Not only do you need to take the cost of getting a divorce into consideration, you also need to make sure that you will be okay financially…