How long to get a Connecticut divorce? In Connecticut, there is a 90-day waiting period to obtain a divorce. There are two primary reasons for the waiting period: 1. Public policy. From a public policy standpoint, the state does not want to make it too easy to get a divorce. At least, not without enough […]
I get a few inquiries a month about the law on moving from Connecticut with children to another state or even another country. In Connecticut, a parent will be allowed to relocate with a child if: Relocation is for a legitimate purpose; The proposed relocation is reasonable in light of that purpose; and The move […]
Divorce review counsel for a Connecticut divorce usually become involved as part of mediation. In fact, a growing number of divorcing couples are opting for divorce mediation as a way of resolving their disputes. Mediation is often much less adversarial and therefore usually more cost effective. However, the mediation process does not necessarily eliminate the […]
You have just been served with Connecticut divorce papers. Whether the case is filed in Bridgeport or Stamford Court this is what you should do: 1. Keep cool. Perhaps you had a feeling that a divorce was in the works. Or maybe your spouse even told you that a Marshal or other process server was […]
The Case Management Date for a Connecticut divorce is the way the Family Court tracks a case. In Bridgeport Court, it will be a Tuesday. In Stamford Court, it will be a Thursday. There is a 90-day waiting period to obtain a divorce in Connecticut. The Case Management Date will be right after that period […]
The Connecticut Divorce Return Date in Bridgeport or Stamford is always a Tuesday. The Plaintiff, or the Plaintiff’s attorney, should pick a Tuesday about 4 weeks out to allow the Defendant to be properly served. This also allows the return to be timely filed. The other spouse (the Defendant) must be served with the Summons, […]
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