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What is a Discovery Special Master (DSM)?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland The Court may appoint a DSM in your divorce case to resolve discovery disputes. Discovery may include production of documents, written responses to questions, and/or Deposition testimony. Utilizing a DSM often saves the parties...
What is Arbitration and is it Right for Me?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose What is Arbitration? Arbitration is an alternative means to resolve disputes out of court. Unlike mediation, arbitration is binding upon the parties. How Does a Case Get to Arbitration? In order to arbitrate, the parties must...
The Best Way to Prepare for Divorce? Get Organized!
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Ask any top divorce attorney in Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Westport and beyond, what practical steps should be taken to prepare for the divorce process, and the answer will be to locate and organize your financial records. Which...
Rebuttal Experts in a Connecticut Divorce
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie What Is A Rebuttal Expert? Generally, in a Connecticut divorce matter, a rebuttal expert is an individual whom you hire to challenge the opinions of your spouse’s expert. For example, the individual’s field of expertise...
How Do I Take a Deposition of an Out-of-State Witness in my Connecticut Divorce Case?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray A deposition of an out-of-state witness usually requires an Order from the Court Once ordered in Connecticut, further litigation regarding the deposition can occur in the state where the witness lives The deposition of the...
Emancipation Laws in Connecticut
What is Emancipation? Connecticut law provides a process for a child who has reached the age of sixteen, and is residing in Connecticut, to be declared emancipated and thereafter treated as a legal adult, with the same rights as an individual who has attained the age...
Filing for Divorce in Connecticut
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder Who is the Plaintiff in a Divorce Action? In a divorce, the Plaintiff is the person who initiates or files an action for divorce against his or her spouse. In order to commence an action for divorce in Connecticut, the party...
How Do I Move My Divorce Case Along?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland Delays may be caused by the Court system. Opposing counsel may not work at the same pace as our firm, for a variety of reasons. Spouses may have strategic reasons to delay. Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, with its large staff...
What is a Pretrial Conference and How Do I Prepare for One?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose In contested divorce proceedings, a Court will typically assign a case for a pretrial conference after all discovery has been completed and prior to assigning that case for trial. A pretrial conference is a Court-mandated...
What is the Parenting Education Program?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht It is a mandatory course for any parent going through divorce with minor children. The purpose is to educate parents about the impact of divorce on children. The course duration is six hours and can be completed in two 3-hour...
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