I get it. In some Connecticut divorces, emotions flare. So naturally, it’s time to fan those flames and dial up the “bulldog” lawyer. The kind that won’t take bull$h!t from your spouse and their lawyer. The kind that will be “aggressive” and nail your soon to be ex. The kind that will take the case […]
Introduction – Connecticut Same Sex Divorce The topic of same-sex divorce has become increasingly relevant in the wake of legal recognition of same-sex marriage across the United States, including Connecticut. As couples navigate the emotional and legal complexities of ending a marriage, it is essential to understand the unique challenges that same-sex couples might face […]
Parenting Plans in Connecticut can vary greatly. Some are quite detailed – others just cover the basics. So, what are the essential elements of Parenting Plan? At a minimum, every Parenting Plan in Connecticut should address the following: Legal custody and other decision making responsbilities concerning education, medical, religious upbringing and any other important matters […]
There are two standards in Connecticut for relocating with children depending on the stage of the case. At the time a divorce is entered, a parent may leave Connecticut and relocate with the child if a judge finds that such a move is in the child’s best interest. When a custodial parent seeks to relocate […]
How is marital property divided in a Connecticut divorce? Connecticut courts follow an equitable distribution approach. To be more specific, Connecticut follows “an all property equitable distribution scheme.” This means that at the time of the divorce or legal separation, the court can assign either spouse any or all of the property of the other […]
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-40(c) sets forth the grounds for a divorce in Connecticut: The marriage has broken down irretrievably; The parties have lived apart by reason of incompatibility for a continuous period of at least the eighteen months immediately prior to the service of the complaint and that there is no reasonable prospect that […]
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