A Financial Affidavit is the single, most important document in a Connecticut divorce or other family court matter. It is the foundation from which the court will enter monetary orders, distribute property and allocate liabilities. The preparation of a precise Affidavit cannot be overstated. The Financial Affidavit is a sworn statement of a one’s income, […]
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 […]
No precise formula exists to determine the value of a Connecticut personal injury case. However, there are certain factors, which help attorneys and insurance adjusters calculate the range of what reasonable compensation is in a particular case. 1. Fault/Liability. This is the first step in an analysis of any personal injury case. Who caused the […]
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 […]