All Divorce and Family Courts in Connecticut rely heavily on the Court Support Services Division – better known as Family Relations to assist litigants in divorce, custody and financial matters. Family Relations Officers are also often involved in domestic violence cases in both the Family and Criminal Courts. Pursuant to Connecticut Statutes, judges have the…
In Connecticut a divorce, there is no requirement that a lawyer represent either spouse. You may not need a divorce lawyer if: There are no children who are issue of the marriage; If there are children, the parents agree on a Parenting Plan; It is a short marriage; Few if any assets; There is a…
In November 2008, Connecticut legalized same sex marriage so naturally we allow same sex divorces. But just how are same sex divorces handled? And how are they different from other actions and legal separations? Generally, the procedure and the law is he same whether it is a same sex divorce or the “traditional” variety. The…
A divorce judge has the authority to order either spouse to pay Connecticut divorce legal fees. Payment of legal fees in a Connecticut can be ordered at two stages: While the divorce is pending A judge can order one spouse to pay the reasonable legal fees of the other spouse. This typically occurs when…
Postnuptial agreements are gaining popularity. A recent study by the American Academy of Matrimonial and Divorce Lawyers found a 51% increase in postnups in the last year. Still I know that some spouses are offended by the concept. But couples may become more willing (or even enthusiastic) about executing a postnuptial agreement when they…
A grassroots group, Connecticut Alimony Reform, is trying to change how alimony is calculated in Connecticut divorce. Putting limits on the amount that can be paid and adding “guidelines” appear to be the focus. In 2011, Massachusetts substantially reformed its alimony laws but Connecticut has not yet followed suit. Alimony reform has sparked spirited…