In Connecticut divorces, deferred compensation plans can be complex and contentious. It is one thing to determine fair distribution of more straightforward qualified plans like pensions or 401(k)s. But it can be quite another to equitably resolve matters related to...
Due to the unique nature of the marital relationship, Connecticut law places an absolute legal duty on a divorcing spouse to share all information with the other litigant in divorce proceedings about assets, property and income. A litigant who breaches that duty may...
For many couples, fertility and the journey to conceive a child can be complicated and stressful. Often, couples need to seek outside help from fertility doctors to help them reach their goal of having a child. Unfortunately, some marriages do not make it through the...
Connecticut law requires litigants to exchange financial records in family court proceedings. In any dissolution of marriage, Automatic Orders are attached to the pleadings take effect upon the filing and service of the divorce papers. Under the Automatic Orders, the...
Financial orders in a Connecticut divorce are often intertwined. Although the underlying issues include distinctive purposes, the range of factors the court considers in crafting financial orders related to property division, alimony and support may overlap to some...
Family law conflicts are very personal in nature. At the same time, few non-lawyers have substantial litigation experience in family court. It is frequently a stressful experience for a litigant to defend or prosecute positions in court. Because every household is...
Connecticut law gives judges broad discretion in resolving alimony disputes. Courts weigh many factors when spousal support is an issue. It is important to note that alimony is not always a given. There is no absolute right to alimony. Moreover, a party must...
In a collaborative divorce, both parties typically agree to work toward an agreement on issues such as child custody, child support and the value and division of marital property. Some attorneys fail to serve their client’s interests by promoting collaborative...
People of substantial means commonly engage numerous experts when they get divorced. Disputes may arise regarding alimony, the division of financial assets, child custody and parenting-related decisions. Either party can ask a judge to consider the testimony of...
For most people, divorce is a major source of stress. It disrupts day-to-day life and can be a very emotional process. While careful preparation and the assistance of a trusted attorney can help to ease the stress, an individual's resiliency may also have an impact.An...
