Out with the old and in with the new. Effective January 1, 2014, the Family Courts in Connecticut will be using new versions of Financial Affidavits. One version, the short form, is for those whose income and assets are less than $75,000. The other version, the long form, is for those whose income or assets…
This a pretty common question. Truth is a minor child (under age 18) in Connecticut does not decide when or if they want to visit with a parent. Same is true for which parent they want to live with. A judge always decides. Even when parents agree to a particular Parenting Plan, it is always…
A legal separation is similar to a divorce – the same laws apply regarding custody, child support, alimony and property distribution. In addition, the court fees are legal fees are the identical. Some people opt for legal separation because they think it is “cheaper.” It’s not. Here are some considerations to help you decide whether…
Filing for divorce in Connecticut should not be taken lightly. Be certain that you want a divorce and that it is not a threat made out of anger or frustration. Divorce is obviously not a step to be taken lightly. However, if reconciliation is not possible and divorce seems inevitable, here are a few steps…
Most divorce lawyers in Connecticut bill by the hour. Clients usually advance a sum of money (a retainer), which the attorney deposits in a Trustee account. The attorney maintains an accounting of their time as services are performed. Then the attorney withdraws funds from the Trustee account for the legal fees they earned….
The easiest way to deal with child support is to for the non-custodial parent pay the other parent directly – usually weekly or monthly. Straightforward. However, when child support obligations are not met there are ways to collect and enforce the court order: Garnish wages and other benefits the non-paying may receive such as Social…