Effective January 6, 2014, Limited Scope Representation will be permitted in Connecticut divorces and other family court matters. There has been some disagreement amongst the bar on this topic but I think it can be a cost effective way to retain counsel. Limited Scope Representation permits a litigant to hire a divorce lawyer for only…
Under Connecticut law, either spouse can petition the court for a modification of alimony unless the divorce decree precludes modification. In other words, some Separation Agreements prohibit modification altogether – others limit modification to amount or the duration of support. If a Motion to Modify Alimony is filed, a former spouse can request an…
Connecticut divorces often involve prenuptial agreements and the questions that go with it. Can I get the prenuptial agreement thrown out? Is the prenup valid? Will it be upheld? How can I get out of it? These questions are often asked after a divorce has been filed when one spouse realizes that if a prenup…
Divorce and prenuptial agreements seem like dirty words. That’s one reason why an engaged couple does not consider, let alone sign, a prenup. Another reason is that most people think that prenuptial agreements are just for the wealthy. Sure, people with large incomes and sizeable assets clearly benefit from a prenup. But prenups offer advantages…
There are really three divorce options in Connecticut: 1. Mediation is a process in which a divorcing couple attempts to resolve their disputes with the assistance of a neutral third party. A mediator is usually an attorney with significant family law experience who has training in dispute resolution. Many spouses retain separate attorneys to review…
Review counsel in a Connecticut divorce has become more prevalent as a growing number of divorcing couples are opting for divorce mediation as a way of resolving their disputes. Mediation is often much less adversarial and therefore usually more cost effective. However, the mediation process does not necessarily eliminate the need for the parties to…