This article sets forth the most common reasons why spouses struggle with the decision on whether or not to divorce: To be sure, the decision to end a marriage is certainly not to be taken lightly. The decision in many instances will shape lives forever. Therefore, a divorce should only be filed when alternatives…
The Case Management Date in a Connecticut divorce is the way the court tracks a case. There is a 90-day waiting period to obtain a divorce in Connecticut. The Case Management Date will be right after that period expires. Theoretically, this is the earliest possible date you can dissolve your marriage. However, in most courts,…
Moving out before or during a divorce in Connecticut. This is a common question. There are three considerations: Your protection. If your spouse is volatile, violent and you legitimately fear for your physical safety you should get out. Make temporary living arrangements. Then apply for a Restraining Order. If there are no concerns for your…
In a Connecticut divorce, the other spouse (the Defendant) must be served with the Summons, Complaint and Notice of Automatic Orders twelve days before the Return Date. The spouse who filed the divorce (the Plaintiff) must “return” the original documents along with proof that the Defendant was served and pay the filing fee to Court…
Most divorce attorneys bill by the hour. However, a flat fee uncontested Connecticut divorce makes sense in select situations. No invoicing or sticker shock. The lawyer handles the divorce case from start to finish for one a time fixed fee. Flat Fee Uncontested Connecticut Divorce Attorney Cases that are hotly contested and heading to trial…
Parents going through a divorce here have to complete the Connecticut Parenting Education Program unless excused by a judge from participating. The program is designed to educate parents on the developmental stages of children, adjustment of children to parental separation, dispute resolution and conflict management for parents, guidelines for visitation, stress reduction in children and cooperative…