Unlike prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements come into play after a couple legally marries. One party may request a postnuptial agreement for several reasons, including an unexpected inheritance, a significant change in financial status, or other...
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Can a Connecticut Court Order Temporary Alimony or Counsel Fees When a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement Precludes It?
By: Sarah E. Murray It is becoming more common for people to enter into Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreements, especially in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Some parties agree in their Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement that neither party shall pay counsel fees to the...
Common Law Marriage and Cohabitation Agreements in Connecticut
Is Common Law Marriage Recognized in Connecticut? No. It is a common misconception that if unmarried couples reside together for a long enough period of time in Connecticut, a “Common Law” marriage is created, from which certain legal rights (such as alimony or...
Postnuptial Agreements in Connecticut Part II: Is my Postnuptial Agreement Enforceable?
As discussed in Part I of this series, many clients come to our office from various towns in Connecticut, including Greenwich and Westport wondering whether a Postnuptial Agreement is a good legal option available to them. Once a client decides that a Postnuptial...
POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN CT PART I: IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
Many clients come into our office from the towns of Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Rowayton, Stamford, and Westport, wondering whether they should enter into a Postnuptial Agreement. In general terms, a Postnuptial Agreement is a contract between a husband and wife...
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