By Alexander_Cuda | Published August 8, 2023 | Posted in Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support | Comments Off on Timely scheduling of pendente lite financial support hearings
New Connecticut law ensures the “timely scheduling of pendente lite financial support hearings in divorce and custody proceedings.” How will personal finances work during the course of my divorce matter? An urgent and oft presented question when faced with the prospect of a divorce, particularly from non-monied spouses: “How will the finances work during the Read More
Read MoreExpanded Age Limit Eligibility for Child Support for Special Needs Children Connecticut has existing child support laws for qualifying special needs children are on firm footing. These laws should not be overlooked in a pending divorce or custody case as they can be enormously helpful. Basic Requirements for Supplemental Child Support in Connecticut The basic Read More
Read MoreCT DIVORCE MEDIATION IS MORE FLEXIBLE THAN COMMONLY UNDERSTOOD It may be difficult to consider the different options available to you as you start the process of your divorce or other family law process. Perhaps you want the divorce done as quickly, amicably, and efficiently as possible. Perhaps you know from the outset that your Read More
Read MoreBitcoin, Cryptocurrencies In High Net Worth Connecticut Divorce Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are hardly everyday items encountered in divorce cases, but they are becoming increasingly popular, especially as an asset held by those who are both tech and investment savvy. The basic idea behind cryptocurrency (of which Bitcoin is the most popular by far) is the Read More
Read MoreCONNECTICUT FAMILY COURT SCHEDULE EXPANDS CAUTIOUSLY DURING COVID-19 After weeks of limited functioning, the Connecticut Judicial Branch is now showing signs of progress in addressing a slightly broader array of matters. The wheels of Justice have begun to turn just a little bit more quickly. For family cases, this means specifically that approval of temporary Read More
Read MoreHow to get a Civil Restraining Order in Connecticut? The Connecticut Family Court version is called a Civil Protection Order Connecticut law allows persons in certain dire situations to apply to the courts for orders to assist in their protection. Any family or household member who has been subjected to a continuous threat of physical Read More
Read MoreProtecting and Defending Closely Held Businesses in Connecticut Divorce One of the more complex issues which may arise in a divorce is the ownership of a closely held business. Where one or both parties own such business interests, the overall equitable distribution of property in the divorce will likely hinge on how that business is Read More
Read MoreWhat is Legal Separation in Connecticut? And, when is it the best approach? There are many commonly held misconceptions about what legal separation means in Connecticut. When the actual implications of legal separation are carefully considered as an alternative to divorce, legal separation is often rejected in favor of pursuing the dissolution of marriage (divorce) Read More
Read MoreAppeals in Connecticut Family Law – A Brief Overview All Court Orders should be analyzed by Counsel Whenever an order is entered by a family court in Connecticut, it should be carefully examined with the assistance of counsel, given the important ramifications even seemingly small details may have once they take on the force of Read More
Read MoreModification and Enforcement of Alimony and Child Support Orders during Covid-19 Modification and enforcement of alimony and child support orders in Connecticut are likely to be an inevitable outgrowth of the unfolding situation in Connecticut. The current COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the employment and income of many people in Connecticut. Working hours have been Read More
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