This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose Does the Court have the Authority to Order a Party to Contribute to a Child’s College Expenses? Yes. Pursuant to General Statutes Section 46b-56c(a), the Court has jurisdiction to enter an order requiring one or both parents to...
This Week's Blog by Jaime S. Dursht Private investigation of issues in a high conflict divorce can be extremely helpful and an efficient method of fact gathering prior to and during a divorce, as well as post-dissolution. How Can I Locate Hidden Assets? A private...
Is Common Law Marriage Recognized in Connecticut? No. It is a common misconception that if unmarried couples reside together for a long enough period of time in Connecticut, a “Common Law” marriage is created, from which certain legal rights (such as alimony or...
This Week's Blog by Christopher J. DeMattie What are the Grounds for Divorce in Connecticut? To commence a divorce action in Connecticut, the Plaintiff must plead a statutory approved ground for seeking the divorce. You cannot simply plead: “I do not want to be...
Let’s face it – everyone knows someone who is divorced or going through a divorce. You may start the divorce process already armed with questions and misconceptions. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about family law in Connecticut. Am I...
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder What is a Guardian Ad Litem in a Connecticut Divorce Case? In the event that the parties cannot reach a resolution on parenting or custodial matters, a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is often appointed by the Court, either directly by the...
This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland Is it Appropriate to Get a Second Opinion in my Divorce Case? Divorce litigation is difficult. It’s costly both emotionally and financially. It is not uncommon for clients to feel overwhelmed by the process and at times...
This Week's Blog by Nicole M. DiGiose What Documents Must be Prepared and Served Upon my Spouse in order to Commence an Action for Divorce? In order to commence an action for divorce in Connecticut, the following documents must be prepared and served upon your spouse:...
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