Gray divorce is the term coined to describe divorce among spouses approximately 60 and older. The rate of gray divorce has more than doubled in the last few decades and today, such divorces represent almost 35% of all divorces according to a report from the U.S....
Many people think that prenuptial agreements are only for wealthy individuals. However, they are useful in a wide variety of situations, including second marriages, individuals with a business or inheritance, or anytime there are assets or debts that a party wants to...
One of the most common questions of spouses getting divorced is whether it is legal to record conversations during a divorce to use as evidence. The legality of recordings depends on the circumstances. However, even if a recording is legal, it doesn’t mean it is...
Should a Religious Marriage Pledge Be Treated as Any Other Contract? That was the question before the Connecticut Supreme Court last Thursday when partner Sarah E. Murray appeared on behalf of our client, the former wife of a Connecticut Rabbi. While our client is...
If you are having marital problems, you may be contemplating whether to legally separate or divorce. In Connecticut, these are two distinct legal options with their own procedures. However, there are also similarities between the two which causes many people to get...
A common question in divorce is whether the reason your marriage is ending is taken into account in how your assets are divided. Not surprisingly, many people feel that if their spouse was abusive, cheated, or otherwise behaved badly, he or she should have to pay for...
We are thrilled to announce that our co-founder and partner Carole Topol Orland was named to the Top 25: 2022 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers® List. With more than 40 years of legal industry experience, Carole has devoted her practice to family law. She has assisted...
If you are considering divorce and have inherited money or property, you may be wondering if your spouse has a right to it. Connecticut law is different from many states in how it treats inherited assets. In many cases, your spouse can get part of your inheritance in...
We’re incredibly proud to announce that U.S. News – Best Lawyers® has named Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie one of the Best Law Firms in the United States, granting our Westport, Connecticut, practice Tier 1 regional ranking in Family Law and Appellate Law. The...
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