Retirement accounts are considered marital assets in Connecticut, and unless there is a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that provides otherwise, retirement accounts will be allocated between the parties as a part of a divorce. Even if a retirement account is...
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What is an Educational Support Order?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose Does the Court have the Authority to Order a Party to Contribute to a Child’s College Expenses? Yes. Pursuant to General Statutes Section 46b-56c(a), the Court has jurisdiction to enter an order requiring one or both parents to...
Common Questions About Divorce in Connecticut
Let’s face it – everyone knows someone who is divorced or going through a divorce. You may start the divorce process already armed with questions and misconceptions. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about family law in Connecticut. Am I...
What is Legal Separation in Connecticut?
What is Legal Separation? Legal Separation is a lawsuit that is commenced by one spouse against the other, resulting in an enforceable court order that resolves issues such as custody, division of assets and liabilities and the payment of alimony and/or child support....
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...
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...
Do I Need a Forensic Financial Expert in My Divorce?
In divorce cases at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, we often add a forensic expert to our team. This is particularly true in the financial realm. Many of our cases emanating from Greenwich, Westport, and throughout Connecticut involve sophisticated financial...
EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY
In many divorce cases, one party voluntarily moves out of the marital home, leaving the other party with exclusive use and occupancy of the premises. The much more likely scenario, however, is that both parties refuse to voluntarily vacate the marital home, often due...
LOCATING HIDDEN ASSETS IN A DIVORCE
In many divorces, particularly in Fairfield County, Connecticut, it is common for a party to suspect his or her spouse of hiding assets. Methods of hiding assets can be simple, such as filling a safe deposit box with valuables, or skimming cash from a small business....
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