CT DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW BLOG

Wondering what is “separate” versus “marital” property in a Connecticut divorce?  Surprise! There technically is no separate property or marital property in Connecticut. Read on to learn why — and...

It’s no surprise that we are often asked what the Case Management Date is in a Connecticut divorce. There are two dates that are established right when you first initiate...

“How does property division work in a Connecticut divorce” is a critical question — one of the major focuses in every divorce is how to divide the property.  First, we need...

 Updated November 30, 2023 When it comes to legal fees (and everything else) we want you to come into this with open eyes and a full understanding.  With that goal...

There are two dates that are established right when you first initiate a divorce in Connecticut — the “Return Date” and the “Case Management Date.” It’s no surprise that we are often...

One of the misconceptions we hear is that Connecticut is a “community property” state for divorce.  It is not.  Like most states, Connecticut is an “equitable distribution” or “equitable division” state. What...

When spouses divorce in Connecticut, the court may order one spouse to pay alimony to the other spouse.  But what happens in the case of the alimony recipient’s remarriage or cohabitation with a...

It’s important to understand the differences in Connecticut divorce vs separation.  This is made even more complicated by the fact that not all separation is legal separation.  Read on to learn more so that...

Divorce is a just legal mechanism, but it’s a legal mechanism with tremendous power to change your life for the positive.  Leaving an unhappy marriage for a better future is transformative. But...

In Connecticut, some court orders go into effect automatically at the beginning of a divorce, legal separation, custody, or visitation action. We commonly refer to these as the “Automatic Orders.” Read on for...