I recently posted a blog on the differences between a same sex divorce in Connecticut and a “traditional divorce.” These differences result because same sex marriage is not recognized at the federal level. This includes federal tax treatment. Connecticut, which has legalized same sex marriage, allows same sex couples to file joint state returns. However,…
In November 2008, Connecticut legalized same sex marriage. So, now that Connecticut recognizes same marriages how are same sex divorces handled? As a general rule, the procedure and the law which is applied in a same sex divorce is similar to a “traditional” Connecticut divorce. The differences that do arise have to do with federal…
In Connecticut, parents involved in a divorce or initial custody action must complete a Parenting Education Program if the case involves children under age 18. The program is designed to educate parents on the developmental stages of children, adjustment of children to parental separation, dispute resolution and conflict management for parents, guidelines for visitation, stress…
Just read a great article setting forth a list of “rules” of how children of divorced parents want to be treated and how they expect their parents to behave. The list was complied by a group of children ages 10 – 12 when they were asked to create a set of rules that they wish…
How is premarital property in a Connecticut divorce handled? I frequently hear: “It was mine before the marriage. Can he/she get it?” In theory – yes. As stated in my prior posts, Connecticut is an “all property equitable distribution” state. This means that any property that either spouse owns, regardless of when the property was…
Motions may be filed while a divorce case is pending and courts have the authority to enter temporary orders, which stay in effect until the divorce is finalized. Pendente lite is simply a Latin term meaning “while the litigation is pending.” Therefore, a pendente lite motion is often referred to as a temporary motion. Common…