A Connecticut divorce court has the authority to divide the personal property (i.e. cars, home furnishings, clothing etc.) of the spouses. Notwithstanding, judges prefer not to have to decide issues of personal property since it becomes a tedious and time consuming process. Unless the personal property in dispute has significant economic (antiques, jewelry, stamp collection)…
Because he wants to talk. Apparently there is a prenuptial agreement that does more than just divide property and settle support. The prenup also contains a confidentiality clause which prohibits Kim and Kris from discussing publicly the details of their “marriage.” Kim wants to make it simple. She wants a divorce. After all, it was…
In determining the validity of a prenuptial agreement, Connecticut law requires fair and reasonable disclosure of amount, character, and value of property, financial obligations and income before the execution of a prenuptial agreement. In a recent Connecticut divorce, the judge found a prenuptial agreement valid and enforceable even though the agreement failed to include the…
The holidays can be an stressful time of the year for everyone: rushing to get “just the right” gifts, hosting houses full of relatives and remembering loved ones who are no longer a part of the celebrations. While a fun time of the year, emotions often run high. And emotions often run even higher for…
The holidays are here. It is a time for gatherings, gifts and cheer. It is also a time of year when divided families struggle with where children will spend the holidays and school vacation. In anticipation of the holidays, divorced parents with minor children should do the following: 1. Review the court orders concerning holiday…
I doubt judges or attorneys had this in mind when thinking about “fitness” in the context of custody cases. To be clear -this is not about parental fitness. No. It is about the child’s fitness – as in their physical fitness. Seems there is an increased focus on a child’s diet, nutrition, exercise and weight…
Temporary Restraining Order filing are increasing in Connecticut. Some useful distinctions. People often use the terms “restraining order and protective order” interchangeably. In fact, they differ fundamentally. A protective order is issued by a criminal court as part of a pending criminal case. It expires once the case is disposed. A Restraining Order is issued…
Many pet owners view their pets as any other member of the family. In the eyes of the law though, companion animals are viewed as though they are pieces of personal property. Despite the law, pet owners are increasingly suing for veterinarian malpractice when their animals die as a result of incompetent care. Veterinary malpractice…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-40(c) sets forth the grounds for a divorce in Connecticut: (1) The marriage has broken down irretrievably; (2) the parties have lived apart by reason of incompatibility for a continuous period of at least the eighteen months immediately prior to the service of the complaint and that there is no reasonable…