Motions for Modification and Motions for Contempt are the two most common post-judgment divorce motions in Connecticut. Motions for Contempt are typically filed to enforce an existing court order. For example, where a parent owes child support or wrongfully withheld visitation. In Connecticut, noncompliance of a valid court order is not enough to have…
A Bill has been raised to establish a presumption of joint or shared custody of minor children and allow a judge to impose sanctions against a parent who knowingly makes a false statement to the court in a custody or visitation proceeding (aka parenting plan). Here it is: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/TOB/h/pdf/2013HB-06685-R00-HB.pdf As with most proposed Bills, there…
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…
I get it. In some Connecticut divorces, emotions flare. So naturally, it’s time to fan those flames and dial up the “bulldog” lawyer. The kind that won’t take bull$h!t from your spouse and their lawyer. The kind that will be “aggressive” and nail your soon to be ex. The kind that will take…
For a same sex couple, getting married in Connecticut is easy enough. Simply, go to the town clerk for the marriage license, pay the fee ($30 I believe) and get married within 65 days of the marriage license being issued. The parties need not be Connecticut residents to be married here. Now the tricky part:…
Parenting Plans in Connecticut can vary greatly. Some are quite detailed – others just cover the basics. So, what are the essential elements of Parenting Plan? At a minimum, every Parenting Plan in Connecticut should address the following: Legal custody and other decision making responsbilities concerning education, medical, religious upbringing and any other important matters…