CT DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW BLOG

One of the questions that may arise in your family law matter is “What is a Case Date?” Read on to learn more. Case Date Basics A “Case Date” in Connecticut family...

You may have heard of arbitration and may wonder about arbitration and divorce.  Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (or “ADR”) that’s designed to resolve disputes outside of court. ...

ADR, short for “Alternative Dispute Resolution,” is any method of resolving disputes outside of court.  But what is ADR in the divorce and family law context?  How does it work? Read on to learn...

Updated November 27, 2023 Later in life divorces often occur after a marriage has lasted decades, possibly 30, 40 years, or more. Generally, the longer the marriage, the more intertwined the...

Updated November 27, 2023 When you are involved in a family law matter, one of the legal terms you may hear is “Family Relations.” Family Relations is a service provided by the Connecticut...

In some Connecticut divorce and family law cases, there is a custody evaluation. Not every case includes a custody evaluation — it only happens when the parents (and their lawyers) or the Court...

In some Connecticut divorce and family law cases, there is a Private Custody Evaluation. However, not every case includes a custody evaluation — it only happens when the parties (and their lawyers) or...

In some Connecticut divorce and family law cases, there is a Family Services Custody Evaluation. However, not every case includes a custody evaluation — it only happens when the parties (and their lawyers)...

We meet a lot of people who spend years deciding whether to divorce.  You read that right – years.  In some cases, decades. Divorce is a huge decision.  It changes everything...

Updated December 2, 2023 A significant question for many is, "What is a divorce trial?" How many divorces have a trial?  If they do, what's it like? Divorce trials can...