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What to Look for in a Great Family Law Attorney

Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences you can go through in life. Even if your divorce is amicable, you’re making a significant life change. One thing that can help is to have the right lawyer. If you’re looking for an attorney, you want someone with...

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How Does Divorce Impact My Pension?

Pensions may not be as common as they were years ago, but many people going through divorces in Connecticut have pensions, and these pensions can sometimes represent a significant portion of a couple’s assets. In Connecticut, retirement assets like pensions are...

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Tips for Divorcing When You Have a Child with Special Needs

Any time parents are divorcing, the well-being of their children should be paramount. Divorce is an emotional situation and brings significant change in everyone’s lives. When special needs children are involved, there are added concerns to address. Parents’ divorce...

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Can Lawyers Find Hidden Assets During a Divorce?

Hidden assets in a divorce could make the process more complicated. If you're considering divorce but are worried that your spouse may have money or property you don't know about, hiring a skilled divorce attorney is critical. An experienced attorney can analyze...

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Why You Should Try to Settle Your Divorce Case

When you are considering divorce or still early in the divorce process, it may be hard to imagine amicably resolving your conflicts with your spouse. However, the reality is that 97% of divorce cases ultimately settle. Connecticut courts and their dispute resolution...

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Is It Possible to Get Divorced Without Going to Court?

A good thing that came out of COVID-19 in Connecticut was that the judicial system expanded its online services to keep people out of courtrooms and speed up the resolution of cases where the parties have resolved their matter by agreement. As a result, couples can...

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How to Pursue Child Custody and Child Support

There are two paths parents can take when initially pursuing child custody and child support. The first one is for married parents who are divorcing; the other is for unmarried parents. The laws that apply are essentially the same, but the procedures may vary. Filing...

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Does a Divorce Lawyer Charge Based on Your Total Assets?

Questions about legal fees are common in divorce cases. This is particularly true for wealthier couples who worry they will pay more money because of their wealth. However, a divorce lawyer does not charge based on a couple’s assets. In fact, they are prohibited from...

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Same-Sex Divorces in Connecticut

Same-sex divorces are becoming more common, but how do they differ from opposite-sex divorces? In his latest video blog, Partner Eric Broder offers an insightful comparison.  Are There Any Differences Between a Same-Sex Divorce and an Opposite-Sex Divorce in the State...

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Mistakes to Avoid in a High-Asset Divorce

Connecticut divorce law is the same regardless of a couple’s net worth. However, calculating alimony and child support and dividing property can be more complicated in a high-asset divorce. There are certain issues that spouses should be aware of to help ensure they...

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