Posts by Meghan Freed
Civil Marriage vs Religious Marriage
Marriage is one of the few aspects of the legal system with an overlap between religion and civil state law. This creates some confusion. For example, if you are married in a church, synagogue, temple, or mosque, do you have a legal marriage in Connecticut? Short answer: you typically do. Read on to learn more…
Read MoreMilitary Divorce and the 20 20 20 Rule
Serving in the military comes with many benefits for both service members and military spouses — especially including pension and healthcare. But when there’s a divorce, to what military benefits is the ex-spouse entitled? If you or your spouse is in the service, it’s critical to understand how the 20 20 20 rule works. Read…
Read MoreNo Fault Divorce vs Fault Divorce
Many people wonder about no fault divorce versus fault divorce in Connecticut. Connecticut is actually both a no fault divorce state and a for fault divorce state. Please read on to learn more about no fault and at fault divorce — including the differences between the two. What Are No Fault vs Fault Divorces? When…
Read MoreLegal Separation vs Divorce
Like many issues facing you when you are considering a divorce, the differences between separation and divorce in Connecticut can be confusing. This is made even more complicated by the fact that not all separation is legal separation. Read on to understand the key differences in legal separation vs divorce. Issues Covered in Legal Separation…
Read MoreWhat Is Child Support Used For In CT?
In family law, you want to make sure the right child custody and parenting plan is in place and that there are sufficient financial resources to care for your children. This can lead to a lot of questions about how child support works, including “What is child support used for in Connecticut?” Read on for…
Read MoreIs Connecticut a 50/50 Divorce State?
Property division is one of the major issues in Connecticut divorces, and many people wonder whether CT is a 50/50 divorce state. When it comes to dividing property in a divorce, Connecticut is an “equitable distribution” state. It is not, as is sometimes misunderstood, a “community property” state. “Equitable” does not necessarily translate to 50%/50%.…
Read MoreConnecticut Visitation Laws
A lot of legal terminology comes into play when it comes to making custody, visitation, & parenting decisions in your divorce. It’s no wonder that a common question our divorce attorneys are asked is: “What are the Connecticut Visitation Laws?” Read on to learn more. Connecticut Child Custody Versus Visitation The terms “custody” and “visitation”…
Read MoreConnecticut Family Court Update
We want to go ahead and answer the very most important question when it comes to the Connecticut Family Courts: “Are they open?” YES. The Connecticut Family Courts are open and hearing cases. Here’s everything else you need to know about how the CT family courts are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are CT Family…
Read MoreExtracurricular Activities, Unreimbursed Medical Expenses, and Child Support
Child support provides for the basic financial expenses involved in raising a child. Things like food, clothing, and shelter. But what about all the things that the basic child support payment doesn’t cover, like children’s extracurricular expenses or unreimbursed medical expenses? How are those expenses shared? Read on to learn more about child support, unreimbursed…
Read MoreWhat Does Child Support Cover?
In a divorce with children, you want to make sure the right child custody and parenting plan is in place and that there are sufficient financial resources to care for your children. This can lead to a lot of questions about how child support works, including “What does child support cover?” Read on to learn…
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