Questions & Answers About Connecticut Divorce & Family Law Archives

POSTED Jan 2023

Should I Bring a Friend or Relative to My Meeting With My Divorce Attorney?

Some people wonder whether they should ask their divorce attorney whether they can bring a family member or friend to their meetings with their lawyer. You can understand why --...

POSTED Oct 2022

How Long Will It Take Me To Get Divorced?

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POSTED Sep 2022

What’s the Point of 1 Dollar Alimony?

Sometimes the judge will order or spouses will agree to the point of 1 dollar alimony. People often wonder: "What's the point?" Read on to learn the reasons behind dollar...

POSTED Sep 2022

What’s the Interplay Between Alimony and Property Division?

The interplay between alimony and property division in Connecticut divorces can be confusing. Read on to learn more. Factors Considered The Connecticut statutes provide factors for consideration for both alimony...

POSTED Sep 2022

What is the Financial Affidavit in a Connecticut Divorce?

The financial affidavit is one of the main, and most important, documents in a Connecticut divorce. They are used in all types of divorces: litigated, collaborative, and mediated. Please read...

POSTED Sep 2022

What Is Palimony?

What is palimony? Does palimony exist in Connecticut? Read on to learn more, including the definition of palimony, as well as some common misconceptions. Palimony Definition Palimony is the division...

POSTED Sep 2022

What is Equitable Distribution?

When it comes to dividing property in a divorce, Connecticut is an “equitable distribution” or "equitable division" state. It is not, as is sometimes misunderstood, a "community property" state. Read...

POSTED Sep 2022

What is an Uncontested Divorce in Connecticut?

It is critical to understand, what is an uncontested divorce in Connecticut? Too many people make decisions thinking an uncontested divorce is something it’s not. There's Actually No Such Thing...

POSTED Sep 2022

What is an Alternating Weekend With an Overnight Parenting Schedule?

One of the major decisions to make during a divorce is how the parenting schedule will work. Many families have some form of shared parenting schedule, where their children spend...

POSTED Sep 2022

What Does Child Custody Mean?

A lot of legal terminology comes into play when it comes to making custody and parenting decisions in your divorce. It's no wonder that a common question our divorce attorneys...