Every Connecticut litigant has the right to appeal a final judgment entered by a trial court. In divorce cases, these appeals often arise after the trial court enters financial orders, but, on occasion, there may be sufficient cause to appeal a trial court’s orders...
A Guardian ad Litem, often referred to as “GAL,” is an individual appointed by the Court to ensure that the minor child’s best interests are represented during a parenting or custody dispute. Not every divorce case or custody dispute requires the appointment of a...
When the parties reach a settlement agreement in a Connecticut divorce case, they are required (except in a few rare limited circumstances) to appear in the appropriate courthouse for an Uncontested Divorce Hearing. The specific courthouse depends on where the case is...
All divorces are not created equal. Although the laws are universal, facts and circumstances in high income/ high net worth divorces, require special consideration. In Greenwich and Westport and other cities and town in Fairfield County and Connecticut, there is an...
A common inquiry that divorce lawyers in towns such as Greenwich and Westport receive from potential clients is, “How soon can I be divorced?” Notably, the answer to this question changed only recently. Prior to October 1, 2015, divorcing spouses in Connecticut were...
Many divorce cases in Fairfield County involve parties who own and operate their own businesses, including law or medical practices, small businesses, and family businesses. Parties living in Westport and Greenwich often want to know what will happen to the business in the event of divorce: Will the non-participating spouse get an ownership interest in the business? Will the business have to be sold?
Most cases are settled before they reach a final trial, and for good reason. Trials are emotional, unpredictable and costly. However, sometimes a settlement simply cannot be reached despite the efforts of the parties and their attorneys. If your case does not settle,...
Divorce lawyers in towns such as Darien and New Canaan are often asked, “Does it matter who files first for divorce?” The short answer is, “It depends.” The Court draws no inference that because the Wife files that the Husband is a bad actor or vice versa. Most cases...
One of the most important documents during a dissolution proceeding is a Financial Affidavit. A Financial Affidavit is a sworn statement that the Court requires both parties to complete within thirty days of the Return Date. The Return Date is the date by which the...
By: Sarah E. Murray Fairfield County Family Courts have a significant number of post-judgment cases, many of them involving the modification of alimony after a divorce. Modification of alimony post-judgment is a common issue that arises for people living in towns like...
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