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This Week's Blog by Chris DeMattie The Connecticut Judicial Branch created a special docket in the Middlesex Judicial District to handle contested custody and visitation matters. One judge presides over and manages the docket and per the Judicial Branch: “The goal is...
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...
How is Child Support Generally Determined in Connecticut? In Connecticut, the amount of a non-custodial parent’s child support obligation to a custodial parent is directly tied to the respective incomes of both parents. Pursuant to the Connecticut Child Support...
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie As technology rapidly advances, more and more of our daily activities are uploaded to our many electronic devices. Information is becoming more permanent, and the electronic trail left behind is growing. It is extremely...
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...
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder Is a Person Allowed to Date While Going through a Divorce? Yes. There is no restriction against dating. In fact, it can often relieve the daily stress of the divorce process. However, as explained below, there are some important...
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...
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose What Documents Must be Prepared and Served Upon my Spouse in order to Commence an Action for Divorce? In order to commence an action for divorce in Connecticut, the following documents must be prepared and served upon your spouse:...
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Yes. Connecticut courts have the authority to award exclusive use and occupancy of the home to either spouse while a divorce is pending, which means that one spouse can be ordered to vacate the home until further court order. ...
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie What is a Deposition? A Deposition is when you, your spouse, or a third party is placed under oath and asked various questions by an attorney related to your divorce action. The questions and answers are recorded word for...
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