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What Do I Need to Know about Connecticut Prenuptial Agreements?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray How Do I know if a Prenuptial Agreement is Right for Me? In general terms, a Prenuptial Agreement is a contract that two people sign prior to getting married. Prenuptial Agreements can be appropriate in a variety of situations,...
Common Questions about Alimony in Connecticut
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder Is Alimony Mandatory in Connecticut? There is no requirement that alimony must be awarded in Connecticut divorce cases. In determining whether or not to award alimony, the court will look at a variety of factors, including, but not...
Children and Custody Disputes: Do My Child’s Wishes Matter?
Must a Judge Consider My Child’s Wishes in a Custody Dispute? No. It is a common misconception that Judges must consider a child’s preferences in making determinations regarding a child’s custodial arrangement. In fact, the only factor that a Judge must consider in...
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...
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