Annulment and dissolution of marriage (divorce) are fundamentally different. A divorce terminates an otherwise valid marriage. An annulment is a legal finding that the marriage never existed because it was never valid. Depending on the grounds for the annulment, the marriage would be either be considered void (automatic invalid) or voidable (marriage is valid until…
Divorce mediation is a process in which a divorcing couple attempts to resolve their outstanding issues with the assistance of a neutral third party (divorce mediator). A divorce mediator is typically an attorney with a family law background and training in dispute resolution. Divorce mediation may or not be appropriate for your case. The advantages…
A Financial Affidavit is the single, most important document in a Connecticut divorce or other family court matter. It is the foundation from which the court will enter monetary orders, distribute property and allocate liabilities. The preparation of a precise Affidavit cannot be overstated. The Financial Affidavit is a sworn statement of a one’s income,…
Post judgment motions are simply motions filed after you have been divorced. At the time of a divorce, certain orders are entered. All of these orders make up the divorce judgment. A post judgment motion is filed to address orders within the divorce judgment. A post judgment motion usually falls into one of two categories:…
When drafting Separation Agreements which include provisons for a pension or 401k distrbution, it is cruciial to make sure there is adequate language to address the unpleasant event of the employee spouse passing away. I just read a very informative article with some great advice concerning the implications if the possibility of the employee spouse…
Almost. Awarding lifetime alimony in Connecticut is becoming increasingly rare – even in long-term marriages. The trend reflects the notion that there are more employment opportunities available for women who have traditionally been the recipient of spousal support. The more common approach is to award time limited alimony, known as rehabilitative alimony, to the lesser…