Patrick C. O'Reilly

About Patrick

Patrick C. O’Reilly focuses his practice on matrimonial litigation, handling all aspects of divorce and separation and representing clients in matters related to the modification or enforcement of existing matrimonial judgments and orders. For more than 25 years, Mr. O’Reilly has served as a panelist and speaker on matrimonial and family law topic for numerous seminars, workshops, and symposiums sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York State Office of Court Administration, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section, Bar Association of Erie County, Peoples Law School, and Psychological Association of Western New York. Practice Areas Matrimonial Law Complex High Net Worth Divorce Divorce Post Judgment Prenuptial Agreement Same Sex Marriage Separation Spousal Support

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Family Law Insights

9 min read

Is a Spousal Support Attorney Worth It in California?

Spousal support in California turns on Family Code Section 4320, a discretionary statute with no fixed formula — which means the order often reflects how well your case is presented, not just the underlying facts. This guide breaks down when hiring an attorney is worth it, what one costs, and how to decide.

Education

• State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 1980
• State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., graduated 1977

Bar Admissions

• New York, 1981

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