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…
A legal separation is similar to a divorce – the same laws apply regarding custody, child support, alimony and property distribution. In addition, the court fees are legal fees are the identical. Some people opt for legal separation because they think it is “cheaper.” It’s not. Here are some considerations to help you decide whether…
Filing for divorce in Connecticut should not be taken lightly. Be certain that you want a divorce and that it is not a threat made out of anger or frustration. Divorce is obviously not a step to be taken lightly. However, if reconciliation is not possible and divorce seems inevitable, here are a few steps…
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…