We are often asked whether there are any advantages to filing first for divorce in Connecticut. Like so many things in divorce, it really depends on your individual goals -- that's exactly why the Goals & Planning Conference is our first step at Freed Marcroft. After all, what use is a legal strategy if it's not the right strategy for you? After your Goals & Planning Conference, when to file for Read More
What is a “No Fault” Divorce in Connecticut?
We are often asked "What is a "no fault" divorce in Connecticut?" Connecticut has both "no fault" and "for fault" divorces. To learn more, please read on! Connecticut Divorce Grounds Connecticut has both "no fault" and "for fault" divorce. Section 46b-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes lays out both the "no fault" and "for fault" grounds for divorce. If you would like more information on all the available Read More
What Impact Does Adultery Have on Alimony in Connecticut Divorces?
Many people want to understand what impact adultery can have on alimony in Connecticut divorces. Confusion on this issue is understandable -- and the answer has changed significantly over the years. Please read on to learn more. What Impact Does Adultery Have on Alimony in Connecticut Divorces? To understand the impact alimony can have in Connecticut divorces, it's important to first understand that there are two Read More
What Factors Are Considered When Determining Alimony in a Connecticut Divorce?
What Factors Do Judges Consider When Deciding Whether to Award Alimony in Connecticut Divorces? The Connecticut alimony statute lists the factors to be considered by the court when determining alimony in a divorce. These factors inform a judge's decision as to (1) whether there will be alimony, and, if so, (2) how much, and (3) for how long. These factors are considered in no fault divorces as well as for fault Read More
What are the Grounds for Divorce in Connecticut?
Once you have decided to divorce, you may find yourself wondering what the legal grounds are for divorce in Connecticut. To learn more, please read on! Connecticut Divorce Grounds Connecticut has both "no fault" and "for fault" divorce. Read on to learn more about the grounds for both "no fault" and "for fault" divorce. Section 46b-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes lays out both the "no fault" and "for Read More
What Is a QDRO (“Qua-dro”)?
One of the legal terms that judges and divorce lawyers tend to throw around is QRDO. But what is a QDRO? What Does QDRO stand for? It's an acronym for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. How do you Pronounce QDRO? In Connecticut, we tend to pronounce the acronym like it's a word -- "quadro" -- rather than listing the letters -- "Q-D-R-O." What Does a QDRO do? There are all sorts of federal rules and Read More
Complex Employment Benefits in Connecticut Divorces: Stock Options, Restricted Stock, and Severance
You may be wondering how complex employment benefits like stock options, restricted stock, and severance are handled in Connecticut divorces. Many people receive benefits beyond their salary, paid time off, and medical benefits. Defined contribution benefits like 401(k)s or defined benefit plans like pensions through their employers are quite common, especially with people who work at large companies and Read More
How Are Pensions Valued in Connecticut Divorces?
In divorces where a pension is one of the assets, a common question is "how are pensions valued in Connecticut divorces?" Retirement accounts are one of the major property types that Connecticut divorce courts divide. Even though very few companies still provide a traditional defined benefit pension to employees, pensions remain a common type of "defined benefit" retirement plan. This is because virtually all city, Read More
What Types of Employer Retirement Accounts Are Divided in Connecticut Divorces?
You're wondering what types of employer retirement accounts can be divided during a Connecticut divorce, and we are happy to explain. Retirement accounts are one of the major property types that Connecticut divorce courts divide. Remember, the most common misconception out there is that property gets divided 50/50 in Connecticut. In fact, there is no default that property must be divided 50/50. Connecticut is Read More
How Are Retirement Plans Divided in Connecticut Divorces?
You're wondering how retirement plans are divided during Connecticut divorces. We're here to help, so please read on. Retirement accounts are one of the major property types that Connecticut courts divide during a divorce. If you boil it way down, Connecticut courts help divorcing couples determine three main things in a divorce: How and whether money will flow (think alimony and child support) How Read More
