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 […]
For a same sex couple, getting married in Connecticut is easy enough. Simply, go to the town clerk for the marriage license, pay the fee ($30 I believe) and get married within 65 days of the marriage license being issued. The parties need not be Connecticut residents to be married here. Now the tricky part: […]
A new form available on the State of Connecticut Judicial Website provides help for completing a Financial Affidavit. A few good points the form makes: The value of the personal property is the fair market value of the item today – not how much you paid for it. Do not leave any items blank – […]
Child support in Connecticut is determined by the Child Support Guidelines. The relevant numbers are plugged into a child support worksheet. Then, depending on the number of minor children, a child support number is derived. This number is presumed to be correct. As a result, child support can be determined rather easily in most cases. […]
Check this out: Natalie Gregg: Divorce Readiness Questionnaire How about that? A questionnaire that tells you if you are headed for divorce court or whether the marriage can be saved. I agree with the author that family lawyers should not be “selling” divorce. Clients should come to us when they are ready to divorce or […]
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