This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht A divorce has the legal effect of invalidating a Will in its entirety if it was executed prior to January 1, 1977 If the Will was executed after January 1, 1977, only those provisions affecting an ex-spouse are invalidated and the...
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Month: March 2018 News
Waiver of Estate Rights in a Prenuptial Agreement
In most jurisdictions, including Connecticut, absent a written agreement to the contrary, your spouse will automatically be entitled to receive a minimum share of your estate (the “elective share”) upon your death The “elective share” in Connecticut is comprised of...
Sarah E. Murray Honored as Three Year Member of AIOFLA’s “10 Best in Connecticut”
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) recognizes those who show excellence in their field and honors those attorneys who have achieved success for the benefit of their client. "AIOFLA places the utmost emphasis on selecting lawyers who have achieved...
Fault versus Cause of the Breakdown of Marriage Factor
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie Since 1973 Connecticut has been a “No-Fault” divorce state. Despite being a “No-Fault” divorce state, the Court must at least consider “the causes for the annulment, dissolution of the marriage, or legal separation.” The...
Can You Enforce A Foreign Divorce Judgment in Connecticut?
Divorce Attorneys in Connecticut may be asked to enforce a “foreign divorce.” In Connecticut, the term “foreign divorce” means a divorce that took place in another state or country. If you move to Connecticut after getting divorced in another state, you can enforce...
Common Myths With Respect to Alimony in Connecticut
This Week's Blog by Sarah E. Murray Myth #1: Alimony is awarded for half the length of the marriage Myth #2: Lifetime alimony means that the alimony payor must pay alimony for the rest of his or her life Myth #3: My spouse works full-time; therefore, I do not have to...
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