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Many people who are navigating divorce are unsure how the Court will handle their property, home, or Parenting Plan. It is important not to succumb to the pressure to make quick choices before you have a full understanding of your rights. Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC will help you assess your situation and place each step of the Connecticut divorce process in perspective.
An experienced divorce attorney will walk you through the filings, explain the legal standards that shape decision making, and prepare you for key moments in the case. You will gain practical guidance from an attorney who manages these issues every day and can prevent mistakes that affect your financial outlook or Parenting Plan.
Connecticut law sets the groundwork for the divorce process by defining residency, grounds, and jurisdiction. Our lawyer will typically start by confirming those requirements and reviewing all of the factors at play, which will help shape the timeline and the approach to negotiations.
Parties in a divorce are expected to exchange financial affidavits, tax documents, and account statements. Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC helps organize these documents, track down missing information, and request additional records if the financial picture is unclear. Discovery tools will come into play if assets, debts, or income streams need deeper review.
Many families resolve their disagreements through mediation or settlement discussions. Connecticut courts encourage this approach for the divorce process, and attorneys commonly prepare proposals tied to certain statutory factors. Throughout these discussions, they stay focused on realistic outcomes while still preparing for trial if it becomes necessary. Common stages of the divorce process include:
Clear planning with the aid of an attorney will help clients navigate the process with more certainty.
Connecticut applies equitable distribution principles to marital property. An attorney will evaluate the full marital estate, including, but not limited to, retirement accounts, real property, business interests, and stock awards, then assess statutory factors such as earning capacity, contributions to the marriage, and the length of the relationship. Tracing premarital or separate property is often an important part of this analysis.
Parenting decisions rely on the best interests of the child standard. Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-56 lists factors tied to stability, parental involvement, and each parent’s ability to meet daily needs of the child(ren). Attorneys help construct detailed Parenting Plans that outline proposed custody, parenting time schedules, communication, and transportation agreements.
Our legal team will review income sources, bonus structures, benefits, and anticipated changes in employment to help determine child support and alimony awards. Expert input is also sometimes used in high-asset or high-conflict matters so that the Court has reliable information.
Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC will help you understand what the next several months may look like as you work your way through the divorce process in Connecticut. We explain how the Courts approach parenting, child support, alimony and property division, setting up your priorities for the road ahead. It is vital to tackle this process with professionals who look out for every aspect of your financial profile.