This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Where can I file my Connecticut Divorce? Generally, the town where you reside in Connecticut will dictate in which Judicial District you will file your divorce case. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 51-345, if...
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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...
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...
Why Taking Divorce Advice From Friends Can Be Dangerous
Scared. Lonely. Angry. Sad. Vulnerable. Just a few of the emotions that you may feel when you are going through a divorce. It is no wonder that our clients often look to friends and family, especially those who have also been divorced, to provide comfort and support...
Should a Financial Forensic Evaluator be Retained in My Divorce Case ?
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland What is a financial forensic evaluator? A financial forensic evaluator is typically an individual with certain certifications and qualifications who is educated and trained to analyze financial information in your divorce...
Connecticut Divorce Differences
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht. Is Property Division in a Connecticut Divorce Different from Other States? It is commonly assumed by people who are contemplating divorce that particular types of assets will be considered separate and will not included in...
A Secret from a Seasoned Divorce Attorney…
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland. What Might I Not Learn from my Friends About Divorce? The dirty little secret in divorce cases is that the parameters of the likely outcome are relatively narrow. Connecticut is not a community property state where martial assets...
Should I Hire a Private Investigator for my Connecticut Divorce?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Private investigation of issues in a high conflict divorce can be extremely helpful and an efficient method of fact gathering prior to and during a divorce, as well as post-dissolution. How Can I Locate Hidden Assets? A private...
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