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Living Arrangements During a Divorce: Who Stays in the House?
Connecticut law protects each party’s right to live in the martial home during a divorce. You cannot deny your spouse continued use of the marital home without an agreement or Court order. The Court has the authority to give exclusive use of the marital home to either...
What is a Discovery Special Master (DSM)?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland The Court may appoint a DSM in your divorce case to resolve discovery disputes. Discovery may include production of documents, written responses to questions, and/or Deposition testimony. Utilizing a DSM often saves the parties...
The Best Way to Prepare for Divorce? Get Organized!
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Ask any top divorce attorney in Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Westport and beyond, what practical steps should be taken to prepare for the divorce process, and the answer will be to locate and organize your financial records. Which...
The Evolution of Cohabitation
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Although the term “cohabitation” is not statutorily defined or even mentioned in the statute itself, it is a well-known concept in Connecticut Family Law referring to grounds to have alimony payments reduced, suspended or terminated...
IN WHICH COURTHOUSE DO I FILE MY DIVORCE CASE AND WHO WILL BE THE JUDGE IF MY CASE GOES TO TRIAL?
Where do I file for divorce? The Connecticut Statutes have specific provisions that govern which courthouse you are to file for divorce. It is dependent upon where either the Plaintiff or the Defendant resides. Specifically, in Fairfield County: a.) If either party...
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