Child Support: What It Is & What It Does
Generally, child support can be defined as money paid directly from one parent to the other for the general purpose of sharing the financial burden of raising a child. This amount is determined by a court in divorce, post-divorce, or parental rights & responsibilities cases brought before it. In Maine both parents have a… Read more »
Military Discharge Upgrades
If you’re a veteran with a less-than-honorable discharge, you may be eligible to upgrade your characterization of service. A discharge upgrade can restore access to VA benefits, open employment opportunities, and correct the record of your military service. What Is a Discharge Upgrade? A discharge upgrade is a formal request to change the terms of… Read more »
What is a Health Care Directive / Proxy — & Why Do I Need One?
You need one because accidents and unexpected illnesses happen all of the time! I am certain that your calendar does not show that you have an automobile crash scheduled for next Tuesday at 7:45 AM. Of course not — the same holds true for illnesses. A health care directive, or proxy, is a preplanned document… Read more »
J.R. Fallon Graduates with Inaugural Class of York County Sheriff’s Citizen Police Academy
We are pleased to report that our very own J.R. Fallon was among the graduates of the first class of York County’s Citizen’s Police Academy — a new initiative this year by the Sheriff’s Office. The Academy commenced on February 25th and ran two nights a week for four weeks. The inaugural class consisted… Read more »
What is a Trust and Should I Have One ?
Trusts are nothing more than a legal relationship and contract agreement, where the owner of some type of assets (the Donor, Grantor or Settlor), transfers possession of those assets in a written agreement (the Trust) to someone who agrees to be the holder of the assets (Trustee), and who also agrees to make the distributions… Read more »
To Blow or Not To Blow
As a criminal defense attorney, I have to say that one of the most popular questions I am asked repeatedly by friends, family, and colleagues alike is, “Should I blow?” Most people understand the context of this question, which refers to consenting to a breathalyzer test if arrested for operating under the influence (OUI). Please… Read more »
Attorneys Gene R. Libby and Timothy J. O’Brien Guide York County to Approval of Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Center and First Responder Training Center
York County is set to break ground on a 40-million-dollar project to build a modern 58-bed substance abuse treatment and recovery center, as well as a first responder training center. Both will be located on the campus of the current York County Jail. Attorney Libby’s and Attorney O’Brien’s first objective was to navigate the project… Read more »
J.R. Fallon Joins The Firm As An Associate Attorney
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC is pleased to announce that Jonathan Reed (J.R.) Fallon has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. His diverse areas of practice include family law, trusts & estates, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Currently serving as a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, J.R. previously served on active… Read more »
Tyler Smith Appointed to Advisory Committee on the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion is pleased to announce that Tyler Smith has been appointed by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to the Advisory Committee on the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure. The Committee is comprised of 11 attorneys, and is tasked with reviewing the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure, making recommendations to the Supreme Judicial… Read more »
150-Day License Suspension (OUI / .27 BAC) Dismissed
The firm’s client was stopped for erratic operation. After field sobriety tests, the officer arrested the client and brought her to the police station for breath test on an Intoxilyzer 8000. The Intoxilyzer registered a result of .27 — more than three times the legal limit. Attorney Smith fought at the BMV to stop the client’s… Read more »