Post judgment motions are simply motions filed after you have been divorced. At the time of a divorce, certain orders are entered. All of these orders make up the divorce judgment. A post judgment motion is filed to address orders within the divorce judgment. A post judgment motion usually falls into one of two categories: […]
When drafting Separation Agreements which include provisons for a pension or 401k distrbution, it is cruciial to make sure there is adequate language to address the unpleasant event of the employee spouse passing away. I just read a very informative article with some great advice concerning the implications if the possibility of the employee spouse […]
Yes – provided certain requirements are met. In 1995, section 46-36g of the Connecticut General Statutes became effective. The statute sets forth the circumstances under which a premarital or prenuptial agreement would not be enforced. The burden is on the party seeking to invalidate the agreement to prove any of the following: 1. The party […]
Almost. Awarding lifetime alimony in Connecticut is becoming increasingly rare – even in long-term marriages. The trend reflects the notion that there are more employment opportunities available for women who have traditionally been the recipient of spousal support. The more common approach is to award time limited alimony, known as rehabilitative alimony, to the lesser […]
Can a spouse get an order excluding their soon to be ex from living in the marital residence once a divorce is filed? Or as I usually hear it: “Can I kick my husband/wife out of the house?” Well – it depends. While a Connecticut divorce is pending, either spouse may file a Motion for […]
Most people realize that divorce courts decide issues of custody, award support and distribute property. But an often overlooked aspect of a divorce is the assignment of debt and liabilities. And credit card debt in a Connecticut divorce often gets overlooked the most. Unlike community property states, Connecticut divorce courts apply the concept of equitable […]
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