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Reopening Divorce Judgments on the Basis of Fraud
A divorce judgment may be “reopened” on the basis of fraud, and potentially set aside, if it is discovered after the judgment was issued that a party made intentional material misrepresentations to the Court. Proof of fraud alone is insufficient to have a judgment...
The Connecticut Divorce: What is Family Relations?
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie Family Relations offers a wide variety of services to help resolve parenting, custody, and financial disputes in divorce and post-judgment actions. Depending on the service recommended, you can expect to meet with a Family...
Is it Legal to Record Conversations in Connecticut?
There is a difference between recording in-person conversations and recording phone conversations. Clients often think that recordings will provide helpful evidence in a divorce proceeding. This is usually true only in extreme circumstances (such as abuse or serious...
What Can I Do to Make My Connecticut Divorce Case Move More Quickly?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray Provide requested information and documents promptly To the extent possible, make or respond to a settlement offer as early in your case as you and your attorney think is appropriate If both parties and their counsel are motivated...
Do My Child’s Wishes Matter in a Custody Dispute?
In adjudicating custody and parenting time disputes, Courts are required to give consideration to a child’s wishes only in instances where a child is, “of sufficient age and capable of forming an intelligent preference.” There is no fixed age at which a child’s wishes...
Should I Attempt To Negotiate the Terms of My Divorce On My Own With My Spouse While I Am Represented by Counsel?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland During you divorce, conversations with your spouse may be contentious and uncomfortable. If you are in inherently uneven bargaining positions, it will often not be productive to negotiate the case with your spouse on your own. Any...
The Evolution of Cohabitation
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Although the term “cohabitation” is not statutorily defined or even mentioned in the statute itself, it is a well-known concept in Connecticut Family Law referring to grounds to have alimony payments reduced, suspended or terminated...
How Does My Motion Get Heard by a Judge?
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie The short calendar is a date when motions are scheduled to be heard. Non-emergency motions get filed with the clerk and then scheduled on the short calendar. Once a motion is scheduled on the short calendar, you have to mark...
What is the Significance of the Case Management Agreement in a Connecticut Divorce?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray The Case Management Agreement is a document that must be filed in every Connecticut divorce case. The Case Management Agreement includes important dates for your case, but these dates are not set in stone. You and your spouse can...
Is My Connecticut Divorce Case Public?
Except in very limited circumstances, Connecticut divorce cases are public. The pleadings and documents filed with the Court during your divorce will almost always remain in a file which can be reviewed by the public. Hearings and Trials are open to the public. It is...
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