How does adultery in a Connecticut divorce effect the outcome? Here are a few instances: 1. Distribution of assets/property. The court is required to consider “the causes for the annulment, dissolution of marriage or legal separation” when dividing property. So, for example, if a spouse has used marital assets to support an affair, that fact…
This is a case-by-case decision. It is certainly an issue to consider if you are contemplating divorce or already in the midst of a divorce. It is true that a joint return will usually produce a lower tax than if the two spouses filed separately. However, there is a downside to filing a joint return…
Many people in Connecticut use the terms Protective Orders and Restraining Orders interchangeably. That’s understandable since the primary purpose of both is the same – protection. But there are several key differences: Court – Protective Orders are only issued in criminal court after someone has been arrested. Restraining Orders are issued in Family Court. Duration…
What is the difference between the two? Litigation is rights based. What am I entitled to? In litigation, you must factor in how much it would cost to get what you believe you are entitled to. This not only includes the financial costs of litigation (i.e. attorney fees, expert witnesses etc) but also the emotional…
I just heard a discussion with a family law judge from Michigan. The focus was on parenting plans. It’s worth a listen. Here it is: The Roal of a Family Court Judge :: Divorce Source Radio | Free Audio Programs Related to Divorce Or, I can sum it up. 1. Put your children first….
$46,000 a month to raise a child? As John McEnroe would say: “You cannot be serious.” I love Johnny Mac. We need more personality and passion. Anyway, $46k is what former model Linda Evangelista claims she needs to support her 5 year old son fathered by French zillionaire Francois-Henri Pinault. How much of that money…