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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...
May A Civil Court Enforce a Ketubah as a “Prenuptial Agreement?”
What is a Ketubah? In the Jewish tradition, many couples (including both observant and non-observant couples) sign a Jewish marriage contract, known as a Ketubah, in conjunction with entering into a civil marriage. While the wording of Ketubahs is not uniform,...
Hiring a Divorce Attorney in Connecticut
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Why Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney in Connecticut A divorce is generally one of the most emotional events you can go through. It is also typically the largest and most impactful financial event of your life. If you are...
What Happens at a Preargument Conference in a Connecticut Family Law Appeal?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray. What is a Preargument Conference? In most appeals of civil cases in Connecticut, including family law and divorce cases, a Preargument Conference is required prior to the appeal progressing to the briefing and oral argument stages....
Why Taking Divorce Advice From Friends Can Be Dangerous
Scared. Lonely. Angry. Sad. Vulnerable. Just a few of the emotions that you may feel when you are going through a divorce. It is no wonder that our clients often look to friends and family, especially those who have also been divorced, to provide comfort and support...
Should a Financial Forensic Evaluator be Retained in My Divorce Case ?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland What is a financial forensic evaluator? A financial forensic evaluator is typically an individual with certain certifications and qualifications who is educated and trained to analyze financial information in your divorce...
What Provisions Should Be Included in a Parenting Plan?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose. What is a Parenting Plan? A Parenting Plan is a document, usually in the form of an agreement, that addresses child-related issues, such as legal custody and a parental access schedule. In the absence of an agreed-upon Parenting...
Connecticut Divorce Differences
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht. Is Property Division in a Connecticut Divorce Different from Other States? It is commonly assumed by people who are contemplating divorce that particular types of assets will be considered separate and will not included in...
“Double Dipping” Considerations in a Divorce When a Business Interest is at Issue
In some divorce cases, a business (or an interest in a business) that is owned by one spouse, and from which he or she receives income, also constitutes an asset to which a value must be ascribed so that the asset can be distributed between the parties in some manner...
Testifying in a Connecticut Divorce
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Do I have to testify during my Connecticut Divorce? A divorce action is a civil lawsuit, so any time evidence is required to resolve a disputed issued testimony of witness is likely required. Typically, the witnesses in a...
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