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...
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Will the Court Give You More Money If Your Spouse Is at Fault in Your Divorce?
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...
Can Your Spouse Get Part of Your Inheritance in Divorce?
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...
Maintaining the Finances and Custody During a Divorce
Perhaps one of the most stressful times during a divorce is the time between filing for divorce and when the divorce is actually finalized. A lot divorcing couples find this intermediate period stressful due to the level of uncertainty that comes with it. You may be...
Virtual or In-Person Court for my Connecticut Divorce?
On May 27, 2022, the Connecticut Judicial Branch issued general guidelines for the use of remote proceedings Post-Covid. The general guidelines are subject to the discretion of the local presiding Judge assigned to a particular matter to proceed differently in...
ARE THERE SPOUSAL PRIVACY RIGHTS DURING DIVORCE?
Individuals have a right to privacy during divorce just as they do during marriage. It is not uncommon for spouses to pry into each other’s personal communications, records and things to uncover hidden information especially as the level of mistrust escalates during...
Divorcing in Connecticut During COVID
Like most areas in life, the COVID pandemic has had a significant impact on the court system, including the divorce process. As Connecticut begins to transition to life after COVID, the Connecticut Judicial Branch is also changing the divorce process. The initial...
WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE AND IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
Collaborative Divorce is a specialized and rapidly growing practice in Divorce and Matrimonial Law. A departure from the traditional style of divorce, it is carried out in a series of privately held sessions with Collaborative Divorce Professionals in the fields of...
What Happens at a Case Date in a Connecticut Divorce Case?
What is a Case Date? In 2021, the Connecticut Judicial Branch unveiled a new Pathways Process for Connecticut family law cases, including divorce, custody, and visitation cases. The Pathways Process changes the way that family law cases are handled in the State of...
DOES THE AFFAIR MATTER IN A CONNECTICUT DIVORCE?
The number one question I am asked is, “Does the affair matter in divorce?” It’s not a simplistic answer. But, for the most part, Courts don’t give much or any weight to infidelity unless it is part of other egregious behavior affecting the family or results in...
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