This Week's Blog by Westport divorce lawyer Jaime S. Dursht CAN I GET DIVORCED ONLINE WITHOUT GOING TO COURT IN CONNECTICUT? Yes, the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch has announced that uncontested divorces will be permitted remotely, without the requirement of...
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What is an Uncontested Hearing?
What is an Uncontested Hearing? An Uncontested Hearing is the final step in the divorce process, after which the marriage of the parties is dissolved. An Uncontested Hearing occurs only after the parties have reached an agreement on all outstanding issues and...
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....
What Provisions Should Be Included in a Parenting Plan?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose. What is a Parenting Plan? A Parenting Plan is a document, usually in the form of an agreement, that addresses child-related issues, such as legal custody and a parental access schedule. In the absence of an agreed-upon Parenting...
“Double Dipping” Considerations in a Divorce When a Business Interest is at Issue
In some divorce cases, a business (or an interest in a business) that is owned by one spouse, and from which he or she receives income, also constitutes an asset to which a value must be ascribed so that the asset can be distributed between the parties in some manner...
Testifying in a Connecticut Divorce
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie. Do I have to testify during my Connecticut Divorce? A divorce action is a civil lawsuit, so any time evidence is required to resolve a disputed issued testimony of witness is likely required. Typically, the witnesses in a...
What Orders Are in Effect While a Connecticut Divorce Case is on Appeal?
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray. Do the Trial Court’s Orders Take Effect Immediately Following a Divorce Trial? Once an appeal is filed, the order(s) associated with the final judgment may be automatically stayed. This means that until the appeal is finally...
What is Short Calendar?
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose. The Short Calendar is a mechanism for pending motions to be heard. Once a motion has been filed in a case, it will appear on the Short Calendar. Short Calendar occurs on a specific day each week, which will depend on the...
What are the Top Five Mistakes to Avoid in a Connecticut Divorce?
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Avoid These 5 Mistakes in a Connecticut Divorce? The divorce process is fraught with emotion which can lead to making mistakes with long-term effects. Each divorce is different, however, here are some common mistakes we divorce...
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