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…
There are two standards in Connecticut for relocating with children depending on the stage of the case. At the time a divorce is entered, a parent may leave Connecticut and relocate with the child if a judge finds that such a move is in the child’s best interest. When a custodial parent seeks to relocate…
How is marital property divided in a Connecticut divorce? Connecticut courts follow an equitable distribution approach. To be more specific, Connecticut follows “an all property equitable distribution scheme.” This means that at the time of the divorce or legal separation, the court can assign either spouse any or all of the property of the other…