I get inquiries from time to time, on whether a legal separation or divorce is better suited for a particular client’s situation. For starters, a legal separation is similar to a divorce – the same laws apply regarding custody, child support, alimony and property distribution. Here are some considerations to help make the decision between […]
In Connecticut a divorce, there is no requirement that either spouse be represented by a lawyer. In fact, the family court tends to see a great number of self-represented litigants. You may not need a divorce lawyer if: There are no children who are issue of the marriage; If there are children, the parents agree […]
Yes – a prenuptial agreement can be contested in Connecticut. A party to seeking to enforce a premarital or postnuptial agreement must specifically demand enforcement of that agreement when the divorce is filed. If the other spouse wishes to avoid enforcement, they must file a reply within sixty days requesting avoidance of the agreement and […]
By the time they turn 16, one-half of children in the United States will experience their parent’s divorce. If you are a parent and going through a divorce (or a contested custody case) it’s important to understand the impact that the process has on your children. I recently watched a quick film about kids and […]
Our Family Wizard is an online communication resource that Connecticut judges have been ordering families to use to manage co-parenting issues. The gizmo has been around since 2001 so it is not exactly new technology. Recently though I have seen it utilized more and more – especially in high conflict custody cases. Here’s what it […]
Many parents going through a divorce or custody battle initially seek sole custody. But is sole custody in your child’s best interest? And what does sole custody really mean? Sole custody may be awarded to one parent if the other parent has exhibited certain behavior, which indicates that he or she is unfit to share […]
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