Home »
Family Law Resource Articles
Simplifying the divorce process in Connecticut
Mediation and collaborative divorce can be extremely helpful for some divorcing couples No divorce is easy. The dissolution of a marriage is a significant family, financial and emotional event. However, while no one looks forward to getting a divorce, divorce does not...
Risks of cohabitating as a single parent
When it comes to making child custody decisions as a single parent, you may begin to face additional obstacles after the initial agreement is drafted. Life changes in your Connecticut home may alter the way you handle visitation. One of the biggest life events is the...
Resolution through divorce mediation and other solutions
Unfortunately, many Connecticut marriages end in divorce. Each divorce is different, which means that a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. It's important for a law firm to offer customized approaches for each situation, especially since some cases are much more...
Researchers find link between social media and divorce
A few weeks ago we discussed whether social media clauses in prenuptial agreements can be beneficial. Now social media and marriage is back in the spotlight, and it may leave some Connecticut residents rethinking their computer usage. According to a study conducted by...
Re-evaluate co-parenting plans during the summer
Even the most comprehensive co-parenting plans may need some alterations when children are on summer vacation. As children are now on summer vacation, parents who are considering a divorce and those with established co-parenting plans may discover some challenges as...
Rapper DMX settles $1 million child support case
Many Connecticut parents have dealt with child support issues. We would think that celebrities wouldn't have to battle over these kinds of issues. Many are worth millions of dollars, and it's easy to think that they should have the money to pay child support for their...
Property division in a divorce: stock options
It can be hard enough for divorcing Connecticut couples to split up the more common assets, such as family vehicles, a house and cash. But add company stock and similar investments and the situation can get quite messy. By their nature, stocks can be difficult to...
Can I use Connecticut alternative dispute resolution in divorce?
Connecticut couples who have gone through the divorce process know that it is not easy. Between splitting assets and determining child custody, there is so much emotional stress involved. Most couples want to avoid the nasty courtroom battles they see on TV and...
Property division in a fault divorce
Connecticut is a state that offers both fault and no-fault divorces. In a no-fault divorce, neither party bases its grounds for the divorce on the other party's wrongdoing. The couple agrees that the marriage has broken down and they petition for divorce so they can...
International custody battle rages after girl abducted
A 3-year-old Connecticut girl has been abducted in the latest development in an international child custody dispute. The girl's father, a wealthy businessman with connections throughout the world, is said to have made off with her even as his four other children...
Search Our Website
BRODER ORLAND MURRAY & DEMATTIE LLC
Westport Law Office Map
Greenwich Law Office Map
Phone: 203-222-4949
Fax: 203-227-0766
Tell Us About Your Case
"*" indicates required fields