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Tips to Help You Discuss a Prenuptial Agreement With Your Fiancé
Many people think that prenuptial agreements are only for wealthy individuals. However, they are useful in a wide variety of situations, including second marriages, individuals with a business or inheritance, or anytime there are assets or debts that a party wants to...
Will Recording Conversations During Divorce Help Your Case?
One of the most common questions of spouses getting divorced is whether it is legal to record conversations during a divorce to use as evidence. The legality of recordings depends on the circumstances. However, even if a recording is legal, it doesn’t mean it is...
Divorced in Connecticut? What to Expect When Your Child’s Ready for College
Most divorcing parents understand that they'll be required to financially support their children until they become legal adults. Our Connecticut divorce attorneys can discuss the additional obligations you're likely to incur beyond childhood if your child chooses to...
Three Things You May Not Know About Legal Separation in Connecticut
If you are having marital problems, you may be contemplating whether to legally separate or divorce. In Connecticut, these are two distinct legal options with their own procedures. However, there are also similarities between the two which causes many people to get...
Will the Court Give You More Money If Your Spouse Is at Fault in Your Divorce?
A common question in divorce is whether the reason your marriage is ending is taken into account in how your assets are divided. Not surprisingly, many people feel that if their spouse was abusive, cheated, or otherwise behaved badly, he or she should have to pay for...
Can Your Spouse Get Part of Your Inheritance in Divorce?
If you are considering divorce and have inherited money or property, you may be wondering if your spouse has a right to it. Connecticut law is different from many states in how it treats inherited assets. In many cases, your spouse can get part of your inheritance in...
Can a Connecticut Court Order Temporary Alimony or Counsel Fees When a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement Precludes It?
By: Sarah E. Murray It is becoming more common for people to enter into Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreements, especially in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Some parties agree in their Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement that neither party shall pay counsel fees to the...
Maintaining the Finances and Custody During a Divorce
Perhaps one of the most stressful times during a divorce is the time between filing for divorce and when the divorce is actually finalized. A lot divorcing couples find this intermediate period stressful due to the level of uncertainty that comes with it. You may be...
Virtual or In-Person Court for my Connecticut Divorce?
On May 27, 2022, the Connecticut Judicial Branch issued general guidelines for the use of remote proceedings Post-Covid. The general guidelines are subject to the discretion of the local presiding Judge assigned to a particular matter to proceed differently in...
ARE THERE SPOUSAL PRIVACY RIGHTS DURING DIVORCE?
Individuals have a right to privacy during divorce just as they do during marriage. It is not uncommon for spouses to pry into each other’s personal communications, records and things to uncover hidden information especially as the level of mistrust escalates during...
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