Any parent contemplating divorce understandably wishes to know whether and to what extent he or she will be entitled to receive, or obligated to pay, child support and/or alimony. However, many potential clients we speak to are unfamiliar with a third type of support...
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Month: September 2017 News
Latest Issue of the Connecticut Bar Journal Published, September 2017
The most recent edition of the Connecticut Bar Journal was published earlier this month. Sarah E. Murray, one of the partners at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, has presided over the Journal as Editor-in-Chief since January 2017. Members can access the full...
What State Has Jurisdiction over Custody of My Children? Part II
The previous post in this series discussed the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”) and this post will continue with the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (“PKPA”). PART II – PKPA The PKPA, codified at 28 U.S.C. §1738A, which was signed into...
Attorney Carole T. Orland quoted in Westport Magazine, September 2017
Attorney Carole Topol Orland was quoted in the September-October 2017 issue of Westport Magazine in an article entitled "Divorce" by Timothy Dumas. The article featured several other renowned attorneys from Fairfield County. Read Article
Appeals in Connecticut Family Law Cases
Every Connecticut litigant has the right to appeal a final judgment entered by a trial court. In divorce cases, these appeals often arise after the trial court enters financial orders, but, on occasion, there may be sufficient cause to appeal a trial court’s orders...
What is a Guardian ad Litem?
A Guardian ad Litem, often referred to as “GAL,” is an individual appointed by the Court to ensure that the minor child’s best interests are represented during a parenting or custody dispute. Not every divorce case or custody dispute requires the appointment of a...
What happens at an Uncontested Divorce Hearing in Connecticut?
When the parties reach a settlement agreement in a Connecticut divorce case, they are required (except in a few rare limited circumstances) to appear in the appropriate courthouse for an Uncontested Divorce Hearing. The specific courthouse depends on where the case is...
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