Family Law Blog

During the divorce process, spouses are prohibited from letting a life insurance policy lapse or changing the beneficiaries absent a written agreement or by order of the Court. This is to maintain the status quo concerning each party's property rights while the terms...

Very few divorce cases get litigated despite what you see on television shows and celebrity gossip. In Connecticut, over 95% of cases are resolved before trial. However, it’s more interesting to hear about the details of a nasty divorce battle than how a couple...

It is not unusual for domestic violence situations to result in the filing of a divorce action. Sometimes, violent incidents can also occur after filing for divorce. In both circumstances, the victim has recourse under criminal law. However, a common question is...

When couples file for divorce, a common issue is whether they will continue to live together while the divorce is pending. Often, one spouse will decide to move out. If that doesn’t happen, one spouse may want to formally request the other one move out of the house....

Life insurance policies are relevant to a pending divorce action in several ways that are important to understand. If you or your children are the beneficiaries of your spouse’s policy, you want to ensure that it is maintained and/or understand when it may lapse....

How do you know when it is time to get divorced? It is undoubtedly the most life-altering decision one can make.  In our practice, we see recurring causes and symptoms. These often include physical and emotional abuse, infidelity, illness or death of a child or...

If you are getting a divorce, a key document you and your spouse will need to submit is a Financial Affidavit. This is a signed and sworn document that details each party’s income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Working with an experienced divorce lawyer is...

Art collecting is big business. The U.S. art market in 2021 was valued at $28 billion, up 31.5 percent over 2020 and almost at pre-pandemic levels. Many couples buy art for enjoyment or as an investment, which raises the issue of how to deal with artwork in the event...