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Do I Have to Go to Court?
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie Public Act 17-47 excuses parties from having to go to Court to have a temporary agreement approved by the Judge Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-66 requires the Judge to inquire into the financial resources and actual...
You Lost Your Job-What Happens to Your Alimony Obligation?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray Connecticut General Statutes Section 46b-86(a) allows for modification of alimony under certain circumstances The circumstances that resulted in your loss of employment and the terms of a severance agreement, if any, will have an...
What are “Automatic Orders” in a Connecticut Divorce Case?
The Purpose of the “Automatic Orders” is to maintain the status quo with regard to your property or children. The Automatic Orders apply upon the filing or service of a complaint or application for dissolution, legal separation, custody, or visitation. The Automatic...
How Does the New Tax Law Impact Alimony in Connecticut Divorce Cases?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland The new tax law signed on 12/22/17 eliminates the alimony deduction for divorces and separation agreements signed after 12/31/18. A payor cannot deduct alimony payments; a recipient will not pay tax on alimony. The effect of the...
The Basics of Bird Nesting
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland On occasion, clients who consult with divorce lawyers in Greenwich, Westport and other Fairfield County cities and towns, inquire about arrangements where the children stay in their home and the parents alternate moving in and out....
Spying on Your Spouse
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht In a high conflict divorce, spouses are often tempted to spy on each other in an effort to discover and capture evidence of suspected wrongdoing. This includes for example, recording conversations, reading each other’s computer...
Child Support & Children’s Expenses
This Week's Blog by Amanda K. Rieben Many clients come to our office from towns in Fairfield County wondering which children’s expenses they will be required to contribute toward as part of their child support obligation. While the Court may order both parents to...
How Will My Divorce Impact My Taxes? PART I
This Week's Blog by Amanda E. Ell A divorce proceeding will impact your life in countless ways. Typically, when negotiating a divorce settlement, parties are focused on dividing assets and calculating the correct amount of support. One critical area that experienced...
Imputing Income for Child Support Purposes
In Connecticut, the amount of a non-custodial parent’s child support obligation to a custodial parent is directly tied to the respective incomes of both parents. Essentially, pursuant to the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines, parents’ respective incomes are plugged...
Am I Entitled to be Compensated for Assets Dissipated by my Spouse?
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie When a divorce action is instituted in Connecticut, whether you reside in Greenwich, Westport, or any other municipality in this State, the Automatic Orders go into effect, which provide certain protections to your family’s...
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