The easiest way to deal with child support is to for the non-custodial parent pay the other parent directly – usually weekly or monthly. Straightforward. However, when child support obligations are not met there are ways to collect and enforce the court order: Garnish wages and other benefits the non-paying may receive such as Social Security, […]
In Connecticut a divorce, there is no requirement that a lawyer represent either spouse. 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 on a Parenting Plan; It is a short marriage; Few if any assets; There is a […]
Prenuptial Agreements may not be romantic. They may even offend some people. I have heard of broken engagements and canceled weddings over the subject. Putting that aside, they are practical for most people who are contemplating getting married. A well-drafted agreement can save thousands in legal fees in the event of divorce. Not to mention […]
In November 2008, Connecticut legalized same sex marriage so naturally we allow same sex divorces. But just how are same sex divorces handled? And how are they different from other actions and legal separations? Generally, the procedure and the law is he same whether it is a same sex divorce or the “traditional” variety. The […]
Potential changes to the Child Support Guidelines are coming. The Guidelines were last amended in 2005. Proposed changes include: The treatment of alimony Updating the Guidelines schedule Adding additional deviation criteria Changing the format of the guidelines worksheet Some parents complain about how little child support they receive or how much they have to pay. […]
A divorce judge has the authority to order either spouse to pay Connecticut divorce legal fees. Payment of legal fees in a Connecticut can be ordered at two stages: While the divorce is pending A judge can order one spouse to pay the reasonable legal fees of the other spouse. This typically occurs when there […]