Much has been said about the issues discussed in divorce. But what about the procedures? Are you intimately familiar with all the dos and don'ts of family court? Let our seasoned attorney faculty walk you through a detailed step-by-step instruction on the mechanics of...
Year: 2018 News
How Do I Take a Deposition of an Out-of-State Witness in my Connecticut Divorce Case?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray A deposition of an out-of-state witness usually requires an Order from the Court Once ordered in Connecticut, further litigation regarding the deposition can occur in the state where the witness lives The deposition of the...
Emancipation Laws in Connecticut
What is Emancipation? Connecticut law provides a process for a child who has reached the age of sixteen, and is residing in Connecticut, to be declared emancipated and thereafter treated as a legal adult, with the same rights as an individual who has attained the age...
Filing for Divorce in Connecticut
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder Who is the Plaintiff in a Divorce Action? In a divorce, the Plaintiff is the person who initiates or files an action for divorce against his or her spouse. In order to commence an action for divorce in Connecticut, the party...
Carole T. Orland Quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune, September 2018
Have you ever wondered how attorneys deal with the trials and tribulations of the job? The Connecticut Law Tribune set to find out in a recent article titled "Stress Kills: Finding Balance in an Often Thankless Profession." Several prominent attorneys across the state...
How Do I Move My Divorce Case Along?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland Delays may be caused by the Court system. Opposing counsel may not work at the same pace as our firm, for a variety of reasons. Spouses may have strategic reasons to delay. Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, with its large staff...
What is a Pretrial Conference and How Do I Prepare for One?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose In contested divorce proceedings, a Court will typically assign a case for a pretrial conference after all discovery has been completed and prior to assigning that case for trial. A pretrial conference is a Court-mandated...
What is the Parenting Education Program?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht It is a mandatory course for any parent going through divorce with minor children. The purpose is to educate parents about the impact of divorce on children. The course duration is six hours and can be completed in two 3-hour...
Reopening Divorce Judgments on the Basis of Fraud
A divorce judgment may be “reopened” on the basis of fraud, and potentially set aside, if it is discovered after the judgment was issued that a party made intentional material misrepresentations to the Court. Proof of fraud alone is insufficient to have a judgment...
The Connecticut Divorce: What is Family Relations?
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie Family Relations offers a wide variety of services to help resolve parenting, custody, and financial disputes in divorce and post-judgment actions. Depending on the service recommended, you can expect to meet with a Family...
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