Cohabitation after divorce can lead to alimony modification. In general, Connecticut allows alimony to be modified upon a showing of a “substantial change in circumstances” unless a divorce judgment precludes modification. The change in circumstances can be a change in the circumstances of either party. The most common scenario I see is a financial change…
Court orders are not considered modified unless and until the agreement is put in writing, approved by a judge and made a court order. In fact, most Separation Agreements include language that the terms of the Agreement cannot be modified unless “in writing and executed with the same formalities of the Agreement.” What happens when…
I just recently read a very practical and useful article regarding finances and divorce. The article sets forth 10 steps to follow to get the most out of your financial settlement. In particular, I agree with the notion that pensions, 401(k)’s and IRA’s often need to be valued to determine whether it is better to…
You proposed. She accepted. You gave her an engagement ring. Then things took a turn for the worse. Eventually the wedding is cancelled. Who keeps the engagement ring? A recent Bridgeport Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the man. The woman argued that the ring was a gift and therefore should not be returned….
Divorce mediation in Connecticut is a process in which a divorcing couple attempts to resolve their outstanding issues with the assistance of a neutral third party (divorce mediator). A divorce mediator is typically an attorney with a family law background and training in dispute resolution. Divorce mediation may or not be appropriate for your case….