Ann O’Connell

Ann O’Connell

Attorney · UC Berkeley School of Law

Ann O’Connell is a legal editor at Nolo specializing in landlord-tenant and real estate law. She writes for Nolo.com, Lawyers.com, and Avvo. Ann is a coauthor of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, which won a silver Benjamin Franklin Award from the Independent Book Publishers Association in 2020, Every Landlord’s Legal Guide, Saving the Family Cottage, Renter's Rights, Leases and Rental Agreements, and Every Tenant's Legal Guide.

Legal career. Before joining Nolo as an editor, Ann was a freelance writer for Nolo as well as other publications and law firms. Ann practiced civil litigation in California and Colorado, and had her own firm in Colorado. At her firm, she focused on real estate, landlord-tenant, and small business cases. 

Credentials. Ann earned her B.A. from Boston College and her J.D. from UC Berkeley Law. She has passed the bar exams in California, Nevada, and Colorado, where she is both an active attorney and a real estate broker.

Landlord-tenant law. Ann’s favorite part of writing about landlord-tenant matters is the opportunity to help tenants—who often find it difficult to afford or hire a lawyer to represent them—understand and assert their rights. Ann’s research and writing on coronavirus-related eviction bans and tenant rights has been cited by numerous news outlets and government agencies, including Yahoo Finance, CNET, Fannie Mae, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Articles by Ann O’Connell

California Community Property FAQ
Here's what everyone filing for divorce in California needs to know about the state's property division laws.
How to Protect Yourself During Divorce
In all divorces—both uncontested and contested—you should take steps to protect yourself and your children physically, legally, and financially.
Texas Community Property FAQ
If you're getting divorced in Texas, you'll want to know about the state's community property laws.
How Do I File for Divorce in West Virginia?
Information about West Virginia divorce, including where to file, what to file, and how to serve your spouse.
Child Support Laws in New Mexico
Child support can be complex, but it doesn't always have to be. New Mexico has strict guidelines for courts and parents to use when determining the appropriate amount of child support and which parent should pay.
How Is Alimony Calculated in Pennsylvania?
Find out what Pennsylvania divorce law has to say about alimony, including when it can be awarded and for how long.
Interspousal Transfer Deeds: Transferring Property Between Spouses in Divorce
Learn about the different kinds of deeds used to transfer a house or other property between spouses, as part of a divorce or during their marriage.
Uncontested Divorce in Georgia
If you and your spouse agree on the terms, you can finish a Georgia divorce in about a month for as little as a few hundred dollars.
Uncontested Divorce in Alaska
When you and your spouse agree on the terms of ending your marriage in Alaska, you might be able to file for a dissolution—a faster way to end your marriage than the traditional divorce process.
Remarriage and Child Support in Minnesota
Child support in Minnesota won't necessarily change just because one or both parents remarry. But remarriage might have an effect on the amount of support in some circumstances.
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