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You Lost Your Job Because of COVID-19—What Happens to Your Alimony and/or Child Support Obligation?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray and Nicole M. DiGiose, Westport and Greenwich lawyers at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. The coronavirus pandemic and resulting measures to stem its spread have caused record unemployment numbers in the United States. While the...
Can My Spouse Cut Me Off Financially if I File For Divorce?
The financial implications of filing for divorce can be scary and confusing. If your spouse has threatened to stop supporting you, or you do not have access to funds to pay your household bills on your own, you may be deterred from even starting a divorce action....
How does COVID-19/Coronavirus Impact my Connecticut Divorce?
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie., a Westport and Greenwich lawyer at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. Are Courts in Connecticut Open? Yes, the Courts in Connecticut are still open as of March 17, 2020. However, until at least March 27, 2020, the Courts...
“Let’s Mediate and Save Money on Lawyers!”
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland, a Westport and Greenwich attorney at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. If you’re reading this blog and are a potential divorce candidate, you may be familiar with this refrain. Usually, it is said in a context that also...
What Should I Expect at Trial?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose., a Westport and Greenwich lawyer at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. Will my Case go to Trial? Divorce trials are rare in Connecticut. However, in the event the parties are unable to reach a settlement as to either or both...
WHAT DOES DISSIPATION OF MARITAL ASSETS MEAN IN A CONNECTICUT DIVORCE?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht., a Westport and Greenwich lawyer at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. One spouse’s reckless, out-of-control and wasteful spending may be a dissipation of assets resulting in the other spouse receiving a credit in the...
Connecticut Divorce Location
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Where can I file my Connecticut Divorce? Generally, the town where you reside in Connecticut will dictate in which Judicial District you will file your divorce case. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 51-345, if...
What is a Motion for Reargument and What Effect Does It Have on My Connecticut Family Law Case?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray, a Westport and Greenwich attorney at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. What is a Motion for Reargument? Under Practice Book Rules 11-11 and 11-12, a party who has litigated a case (or aspect of a case), including a family law...
How To Divorce Discreetly
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland, a Westport and Greenwich attorney at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. Commonly asked questions for discreet divorces Are divorce records public? Generally, yes. However, experienced divorce attorneys in Westport, Greenwich,...
Discovery: What is it and do I Need to do it?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose. What is Discovery? Discovery is the process by which information is exchanged in your divorce case. Discovery typically involves written requests for documents, written requests for answers to questions, and depositions. During...
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