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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...
How are Same-Sex Divorces Handled in Connecticut?
Same-sex divorce in Connecticut is governed by the same Family Law statutes as heterosexual divorce, however, there are particular issues that should be analyzed at the outset of the process to ensure a successful outcome. Connecticut legally recognized same-sex...
DO GRANDPARENTS HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT TO VISITATION WITH A GRANDCHILD?
Do Grandparents Have any Legal Visitation Rights In Connecticut, grandparents do not have any inherent or “automatic” legal rights with respect to access to or visitation with a grandchild. That said, pursuant to governing Connecticut statutes, a grandparent (and, in...
Parental Alienation in Connecticut Divorce
What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is defined as an action by a parent which threatens the relationship between a child and a parent. Parental Alienation has been defined as: “circumstance where one parent portrays the other parent in a negative light,...
What is the Difference between a Family Services Evaluation and a Private Custody Evaluation in a Connecticut Divorce?
I Have a Contested Custody Case: What are My Options for a Custody Evaluation? In some divorce cases in Connecticut where legal or physical custody is at issue, or where there is a significant custody-related dispute, such as a dispute regarding a parent’s relocation...
Divorce in Connecticut – Who’s on Your “Team?”
Who’s on your “team” during a divorce? Whether you are just starting to consider divorce or you are in the midst of divorce proceedings, having a team of carefully selected professionals to support you can make a huge difference when navigating through divorce. Legal...
I LOVE MY WIFE BUT MY MARRIAGE IS OVER. NOW WHAT?
What should I do if I am thinking about divorce? You should do some soul searching if you haven’t already. Reflect on what is happening in your relationship and whether there is any hope of repairing it. Seek marriage counseling or couples therapy to get support or...
What is an Uncontested Hearing?
What is an Uncontested Hearing? An Uncontested Hearing is the final step in the divorce process, after which the marriage of the parties is dissolved. An Uncontested Hearing occurs only after the parties have reached an agreement on all outstanding issues and...
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE DURING AND AFTER DIVORCE IN CONNECTICUT
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht. Typically families and couples rely on a single health insurance coverage plan, either through the spouse’s employer or privately, to maintain coverage for the entire family. Once a Judgment of Divorce is entered, the...
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