This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray, a Westport and Greenwich attorney at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. What is a Motion for Reargument? Under Practice Book Rules 11-11 and 11-12, a party who has litigated a case (or aspect of a case), including a family law...
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How are Same-Sex Divorces Handled in Connecticut?
Same-sex divorce in Connecticut is governed by the same Family Law statutes as heterosexual divorce, however, there are particular issues that should be analyzed at the outset of the process to ensure a successful outcome. Connecticut legally recognized same-sex...
DO GRANDPARENTS HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT TO VISITATION WITH A GRANDCHILD?
Do Grandparents Have any Legal Visitation Rights In Connecticut, grandparents do not have any inherent or “automatic” legal rights with respect to access to or visitation with a grandchild. That said, pursuant to governing Connecticut statutes, a grandparent (and, in...
Parental Alienation in Connecticut Divorce
What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is defined as an action by a parent which threatens the relationship between a child and a parent. Parental Alienation has been defined as: “circumstance where one parent portrays the other parent in a negative light,...
What is the Difference between a Family Services Evaluation and a Private Custody Evaluation in a Connecticut Divorce?
I Have a Contested Custody Case: What are My Options for a Custody Evaluation? In some divorce cases in Connecticut where legal or physical custody is at issue, or where there is a significant custody-related dispute, such as a dispute regarding a parent’s relocation...
Divorce in Connecticut – Who’s on Your “Team?”
Who’s on your “team” during a divorce? Whether you are just starting to consider divorce or you are in the midst of divorce proceedings, having a team of carefully selected professionals to support you can make a huge difference when navigating through divorce. Legal...
I LOVE MY WIFE BUT MY MARRIAGE IS OVER. NOW WHAT?
What should I do if I am thinking about divorce? You should do some soul searching if you haven’t already. Reflect on what is happening in your relationship and whether there is any hope of repairing it. Seek marriage counseling or couples therapy to get support or...
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE DURING AND AFTER DIVORCE IN CONNECTICUT
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht. Typically families and couples rely on a single health insurance coverage plan, either through the spouse’s employer or privately, to maintain coverage for the entire family. Once a Judgment of Divorce is entered, the...
Hiring a Divorce Attorney in Connecticut
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Why Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney in Connecticut A divorce is generally one of the most emotional events you can go through. It is also typically the largest and most impactful financial event of your life. If you are...
What Happens at a Preargument Conference in a Connecticut Family Law Appeal?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray. What is a Preargument Conference? In most appeals of civil cases in Connecticut, including family law and divorce cases, a Preargument Conference is required prior to the appeal progressing to the briefing and oral argument stages....
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