On March 27, 2020 the Congress passed H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security “CARES” Act. This Act is intended to provide emergency economic relief to individuals, families and businesses who are impacted by the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. How does...
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You Lost Your Job Because of COVID-19—What Happens to Your Alimony and/or Child Support Obligation?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray and Nicole M. DiGiose, Westport and Greenwich lawyers at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. The coronavirus pandemic and resulting measures to stem its spread have caused record unemployment numbers in the United States. While the...
What are the Top Five Mistakes to Avoid in a Connecticut Divorce?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Avoid These 5 Mistakes in a Connecticut Divorce? The divorce process is fraught with emotion which can lead to making mistakes with long-term effects. Each divorce is different, however, here are some common mistakes we divorce...
Can I Appeal My Connecticut Family Law Case?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray The Judge Issued a Decision in My Connecticut Family Law Case: Can I Appeal? In Connecticut, you have the right to appeal a final judgment entered by a trial court. Common final judgments subject to appeal in family law cases are...
Top 10 Songs About Divorce
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder The Top 10 Divorce Songs To Date In a recent “water-cooler” office conversation, my office was discussing a number of songs that have been written about divorce. After an entertaining discussion, and in no particular order,...
Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC Assists its Divorce Clients in Navigating New Alimony Rules
The New York Times recently published an article on the new tax laws affecting those contemplating divorce Strip out the acrimony and emotion, and divorce can be boiled down to a business negotiation. Harsh as that may sound — there are often children stuck in the...
How are Social Security Benefits Treated in a Connecticut Divorce Case?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Social Security benefits are not considered a marital asset and are therefore not subject to division in a Connecticut marital dissolution action. Are Social Security Benefits an Asset of the Marriage Subject to Division? Future...
What Should I Expect at my Initial Divorce Consultation in Connecticut?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray What is the Purpose of the Initial Divorce Consultation? After having made the difficult decision to contact an attorney regarding divorce and after making an appointment to meet with him or her, it is natural to feel apprehensive...
Should I Hire a Private Investigator for my Connecticut Divorce?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Private investigation of issues in a high conflict divorce can be extremely helpful and an efficient method of fact gathering prior to and during a divorce, as well as post-dissolution. How Can I Locate Hidden Assets? A private...
Common Law Marriage and Cohabitation Agreements in Connecticut
Is Common Law Marriage Recognized in Connecticut? No. It is a common misconception that if unmarried couples reside together for a long enough period of time in Connecticut, a “Common Law” marriage is created, from which certain legal rights (such as alimony or...
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