In a Connecticut divorce case, there are three types of alimony: 1. Lifetime alimony. There once was a time when lifetime alimony was the norm. The receiving spouse would get a weekly or monthly amount until he/she remarried or until the death of one of the parties. Lifetime awards are becoming increasingly rare in…
Significant changes to Connecticut Restraining Orders and domestic violence laws will take effect on October 1, 2012. The amendments are designed to provide victims of domestic violence greater support from the courts and law enforcement agencies. The biggest change is that the new law extends from six months to one year the maximum period…
A Connecticut divorce starts with a Summons. And the language of the Summons sets the tone for an adversarial process. For example: Notice to the Defendant. Who wants to be a Defendant? Defendants tend to get defensive. You are being sued. Huh? What now? For what? This paper is a Summons in a lawsuit….
That’s no typo – 30 children. It’s true – a 33 year old in Tennessee has fathered 30 children. Curious to know how many of them has he actually “parented.” Anyway. Apparently, the state takes half of his paycheck as payment of child support for some of the children. However, he is not paying child…
Most divorce lawyers In Connecticut agree that there is a significant increase in the number of men receiving alimony. A recent article from the Connecticut Law Tribune highlights some of the reasons why: Here are a few points: 1. Women are earning more money and in many families are the “bread winners” 2. Historically, husbands…
Sound advice appears below on how to help a friend or loved one going through a divorce. The author did miss a BIG one though. Do not compare your divorce or any other divorce to theirs. No two divorces are identical. The variables are endless. You are doing your friend a huge disservice if you…