Anyone getting a divorce in Connecticut must disclose their assets to their spouse and to the court. The rationale for this requirement is that the information is needed to properly determine property division, alimony, and child support where applicable. The parties...
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Best Lawyers® Recognizes Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC in the 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession, has named Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie one of the Best Law Firms® in the United States, granting our Westport,...
Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony
If you are contemplating divorce, you may have questions about alimony. Inquiries about alimony are among the most frequently asked questions we receive from clients. Whether you are worried that you may be required to pay or you are anxious that you won’t get enough...
Super Lawyers Recognizes 9 Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC Attorneys
Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC is thrilled to announce that 9 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as Connecticut Super Lawyers or Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2023. Eric J. Broder, Co-Founder and Partner: Super Lawyers, 2010, 2013 - 2023; Rising...
How Can Divorce Impact Family-Owned and Closely Held Businesses?
If you or your spouse has a family-owned or closely held business, you may be worried about how a divorce may affect the company. A divorce can impact the operations and finances of the business as well as damage the family relationships of those working in the...
Partner Sarah E. Murray on Winning Side After Connecticut Supreme Court Refuses to Enforce Ketubah as a Valid Prenuptial Agreement
Partner Sarah E. Murray has come out on the winning side of an appeal of a dissolution of marriage case, successfully arguing that enforcement of a Jewish marriage contract, known as a ketubah, as a Prenuptial Agreement would violate the First Amendment's...
When Do You Need a Financial Expert in Divorce?
A significant reason why divorce can take a long time is because of disputes over financial issues – both division of assets and support. Bringing in financial experts as part of your legal team is sometimes necessary in order to address these financial issues....
Who Gets the Family Pet in Divorce?
Ask any pet lover and they will say that their pet is a member of the family. However, under Connecticut law, a pet is treated as property, no matter how much you love them and how well they are treated. That’s true in divorce cases as well. While you may think of...
How is Child Support Calculated in the State of Connecticut?
It’s no secret that divorce can have an immeasurable effect on your life, even more so when children are involved. Oftentimes, when parents are navigating the divorce process, they find themselves confused as to how exactly child support works and is calculated...
When Can a Custodial Parent Relocate with a Child?
Child custody and parenting time are frequent areas of conflict. One of the most difficult issues is when one custodial parent wants to relocate out of Connecticut with the child. Connecticut courts apply different standards for deciding if relocation will be...
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