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Can I get divorced in Connecticut?

Our office frequently receives inquiries from potential clients who, because of their particular set of circumstances, are uncertain as to whether Connecticut is the appropriate jurisdiction to handle their divorce from a spouse.

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WHAT DIVORCE PROCESS IS RIGHT FOR ME? PART IV – ADR

The most popular models of ADR utilized in family law matters for individuals living in Greenwich or Westport are ADR mediation and arbitration.

In our practice at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie, LLC, if the parties and counsel cannot reach a settlement, the next step before trial is often to participate in an ADR mediation. ADR mediation is not binding and the mediator does not force a party to sign an agreement. Each party has input into the process and the ability to walk away if he or she is not comfortable.

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WHY PARTIES NEED REVIEW COUNSEL DURING MEDIATION

Mediation is a process whereby parties who are looking to resolve their divorce or post judgment issues meet with a neutral third party (the Mediator) in an effort to settle the case. The parties' agreement is then memorialized by the Mediator. In Mediation, the...

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IMPORTANT DATES & TERMS IN CT DIVORCE CASES

A Connecticut divorce attorney is often asked "What are the most important dates in a divorce case? Is it the date I file for divorce, the return date, the case management date, the uncontested date- what does it all mean?" This article is a general guide to...

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HOW DO I FIND A DIVORCE LAWYER THAT IS RIGHT FOR ME?

If you are contemplating divorce or have been served with divorce papers, this is one of the first questions to cross your mind. Unless you've been divorced before, it's unlikely you have had any real experience with a lawyer who concentrates in that area of the law....

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POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN CT PART I: IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?

Many clients come into our office from the towns of Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Rowayton, Stamford, and Westport, wondering whether they should enter into a Postnuptial Agreement. In general terms, a Postnuptial Agreement is a contract between a husband and wife...

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CHILD SUPPORT PART III: DEVIATING FROM THE GUIDELINES

As discussed in Part I and II of this series, child support in Connecticut is determined by the Child Support Guidelines and numerous statutory factors. In the Connecticut court system there is a presumption that the amount of child support as calculated by the...

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DIVORCE AND COLLEGE EDUCATION COSTS

"Who will have to pay for our children's college expenses?" is one of the most frequent questions posed to divorce lawyers in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan and Westport. Given that divorce is often a time of great financial uncertainty and anxiety for...

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WHAT IS AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE?

"Do I have to go to Trial?" It is a question that family law attorneys who practice in Westport, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan and Stamford are often asked by their clients. The answer is, "No"! When the parties to a divorce action are able to reach a settlement of...

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