This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Why Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney in Connecticut A divorce is generally one of the most emotional events you can go through. It is also typically the largest and most impactful financial event of your life. If you are...
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What Happens at a Preargument Conference in a Connecticut Family Law Appeal?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray. What is a Preargument Conference? In most appeals of civil cases in Connecticut, including family law and divorce cases, a Preargument Conference is required prior to the appeal progressing to the briefing and oral argument stages....
Why Taking Divorce Advice From Friends Can Be Dangerous
Scared. Lonely. Angry. Sad. Vulnerable. Just a few of the emotions that you may feel when you are going through a divorce. It is no wonder that our clients often look to friends and family, especially those who have also been divorced, to provide comfort and support...
Should a Financial Forensic Evaluator be Retained in My Divorce Case ?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland What is a financial forensic evaluator? A financial forensic evaluator is typically an individual with certain certifications and qualifications who is educated and trained to analyze financial information in your divorce...
Connecticut Divorce Differences
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht. Is Property Division in a Connecticut Divorce Different from Other States? It is commonly assumed by people who are contemplating divorce that particular types of assets will be considered separate and will not included in...
“Double Dipping” Considerations in a Divorce When a Business Interest is at Issue
In some divorce cases, a business (or an interest in a business) that is owned by one spouse, and from which he or she receives income, also constitutes an asset to which a value must be ascribed so that the asset can be distributed between the parties in some manner...
Testifying in a Connecticut Divorce
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Do I have to testify during my Connecticut Divorce? A divorce action is a civil lawsuit, so any time evidence is required to resolve a disputed issued testimony of witness is likely required. Typically, the witnesses in a...
What Orders Are in Effect While a Connecticut Divorce Case is on Appeal?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray. Do the Trial Court’s Orders Take Effect Immediately Following a Divorce Trial? Once an appeal is filed, the order(s) associated with the final judgment may be automatically stayed. This means that until the appeal is finally...
A Secret from a Seasoned Divorce Attorney…
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland. What Might I Not Learn from my Friends About Divorce? The dirty little secret in divorce cases is that the parameters of the likely outcome are relatively narrow. Connecticut is not a community property state where martial assets...
What is Short Calendar?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose. The Short Calendar is a mechanism for pending motions to be heard. Once a motion has been filed in a case, it will appear on the Short Calendar. Short Calendar occurs on a specific day each week, which will depend on the...
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