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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...
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...
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