You may have heard of a postnup, or “postnuptial agreement,” but not know what a postnup actually does or what you can use it for. Read on to learn more. What...
One term that you may hear during your divorce is “Four-Way Meeting.” A four-way meeting, or “four-way” for short, isn’t actually a formal legal or court term. Rather, what we call...
It’s time to talk about family law legal terminology again, and today’s topic is “What is a scheduling order?” Read on to learn more. Scheduling Order Basics A scheduling order is a court order...
Child support stems from parents’ duty to support their minor children. Read on to learn more about how does child support work in Connecticut? What Expenses Does Child Support Cover?...
You may have heard of “Requests for Admission” and wondered about them in the divorce context. Requests for Admission are written discovery tool sometimes used in divorce litigation. Read on to learn...
In 2021, the Connecticut Judicial Branch launched a new process for divorce and family law matters, which they named divorce “Pathways to Resolution.” Read on to learn more. Pathways to Resolution...
“Case Date” is a scheduled court event in Connecticut family law proceedings, such as divorce, legal separation, custody, or visitation cases. It’s a designated time for the Court to assess...
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. ...
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...
