This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Avoid These 5 Mistakes in a Connecticut Divorce? The divorce process is fraught with emotion which can lead to making mistakes with long-term effects. Each divorce is different, however, here are some common mistakes we divorce...
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Three Critical Issues to Address in a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement is a written contract entered into by two people before they are married.
What is the Middletown Regional Family Trial Docket?
This Week's Blog by Chris DeMattie The Connecticut Judicial Branch created a special docket in the Middlesex Judicial District to handle contested custody and visitation matters. One judge presides over and manages the docket and per the Judicial Branch: “The goal is...
Can I Appeal My Connecticut Family Law Case?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray The Judge Issued a Decision in My Connecticut Family Law Case: Can I Appeal? In Connecticut, you have the right to appeal a final judgment entered by a trial court. Common final judgments subject to appeal in family law cases are...
Top 10 Songs About Divorce
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder The Top 10 Divorce Songs To Date In a recent “water-cooler” office conversation, my office was discussing a number of songs that have been written about divorce. After an entertaining discussion, and in no particular order,...
Mediation in Divorce Cases
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland What is Mediation in the Context of Divorce? Mediation can be a helpful approach in certain divorce cases. Typically the mediator is a lawyer who objectively tries to help resolve your case or specific issues within the case. Are...
Issues Related to the Marital Residence During a Divorce
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose Can I Change the Locks of the Marital Residence When I Start a Divorce? Generally, no. Once a dissolution of marriage action is commenced, the Automatic Orders go into effect. Paragraph B(8) of the Automatic Orders prohibits...
How are Social Security Benefits Treated in a Connecticut Divorce Case?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Social Security benefits are not considered a marital asset and are therefore not subject to division in a Connecticut marital dissolution action. Are Social Security Benefits an Asset of the Marriage Subject to Division? Future...
How to Catch a Cheater
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie As technology rapidly advances, more and more of our daily activities are uploaded to our many electronic devices. Information is becoming more permanent, and the electronic trail left behind is growing. It is extremely...
What Should I Expect at my Initial Divorce Consultation in Connecticut?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray What is the Purpose of the Initial Divorce Consultation? After having made the difficult decision to contact an attorney regarding divorce and after making an appointment to meet with him or her, it is natural to feel apprehensive...
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