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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...
For many divorcing couples in Connecticut, retirement assets -- such as 401k plans, pension plans or IRA accounts -- represent a substantial portion of the marital estate. This tends to be especially true in marriages of long duration. Accordingly, it is not...
Often clients come into our office asking about the difference between obtaining a legal separation and obtaining a dissolution of marriage, the term used in Connecticut for a divorce. The common misconception is that a legal separation can be obtained more quickly,...
The previous post discussed mediation and this post will continue with collaborative divorce. COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE Collaborative divorce offers an alternative between mediation and litigation. In a strict collaborative process, the divorcing couple executes a...
In Connecticut, divorces, post judgement motions and child custody issues can sometimes take months or even years to be resolved. Experienced divorce lawyers who practice in Westport, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan and who are faced with an issue in a case that...
I am often asked, "What is a typical parenting plan in a divorce case"? Many people believe (assuming the mother works part-time or is a "stay-at-home" mother and the father works full time) that the children will be with the father as follows: (a) every other weekend...
You finally summoned the courage to call a "divorce attorney." Now what? For many clients, the most difficult day of the entire divorce, is the day initial contact is made with a divorce attorney. Thoughts of divorce may have been festering for a long time. Or...
"How can I ensure the financial well-being of my children?" is one of the most frequent questions posed to divorce lawyers in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport. Divorce is a difficult time for families and all parents want to know that their...
One of the thorniest issues that can arise between divorced parents occurs when one parent wishes to relocate with a minor child after child custody orders have been entered as part of a divorce judgment. Perhaps the parent wishing to relocate has landed her dream job...
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...
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