Divorce orders are not always obeyed or followed. And when they orders are not complied with it often becomes necessary to seek enforcement of divorce orders by filing a Motion for Contempt. The most common examples of post-divorce, non-compliance involve alimony or child support not being on time or not being paid at all. Next up […]
What are pendente lite motions in a Connecticut divorce? Pendente lite sounds fancy but it really just means, “while the litigation is pending.” That’s why these motions are often referred to as temporary motions. Common examples of pendente lite motions include: Custody/Parenting Plan – establishes where the child will live, decision-making and visitation; Alimony – […]
A post-nuptial agreement is similar to a prenup but it is signed after a marriage rather than before. The agreement usually addresses the same issues that a pre-nuptial agreement would if there was a divorce. For example, alimony, property distribution and other financial considerations can all be set forth in a post-nuptial agreement. In fact, […]
This is a common question: how long does it take to get a Connecticut divorce? Or as some phrase it – how quickly can I get divorced? For starters, Connecticut has a ninety-day waiting period, which starts running on the Return Date. The Return Date is a few weeks after the Defendant spouse is served. […]
The grounds for a Connecticut divorce are: 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 they will be reconciled; Adultery; Fraudulent contract; […]
I think there is some truth to this Connecticut. Divorce rates dropped off a few years ago but seem to have picked up recently. Have a read:
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