Jennifer’s Law Recognizes “Coercive Control” as Domestic Violence

By Melissa_Needle | Published December 20, 2021 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Domestic Violence, Enforcement Orders, Family Law, Restraining Orders | Comments Off on Jennifer’s Law Recognizes “Coercive Control” as Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic violence or abuse may petition the family court for an order of protection against their abusers. Historically, Connecticut law required that a victim show actual physical injury before the court would act. The inability to prove bodily injury left many people vulnerable to continued abuse. But a new law enacted in 2021 Read More

Connecticut Courts Now Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce, Custody/Visitation cases and Motions with an Agreement Without Requiring Parties to Appear in Court

By Mark_S_Randall | Published May 5, 2020 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: Connecticut Judicial Branch, Covid-19 | Comments Off on Connecticut Courts Now Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce, Custody/Visitation cases and Motions with an Agreement Without Requiring Parties to Appear in Court

Connecticut Courts Now Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce, Custody/Visitation cases and Motions with an Agreement Without Requiring Parties to Appear in Court The Connecticut Courts are now entering Final Judgments and Orders as to Separation Agreements and other agreements related to Divorce and Family Law cases without requiring the parties (or their counsel) to appear Read More

How Are Divorce Proceedings Being Affected by the COVID-19 Quarantine?

By Thomas Bonte | Published May 2, 2020 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Covid-19, Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: Covid-19 | Comments Off on How Are Divorce Proceedings Being Affected by the COVID-19 Quarantine?

Connecticut Family Courts Continue Limited Operations into later 2021 Throughout the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our daily routine in ways that none of us could have ever imagined. Like everyone else, spouses who are already experiencing the turmoil associated with divorce have been forced to deal with additional challenges. Despite the obstacles, Read More

Connecticut Courts Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce/Legal Separation Cases

By Mark_S_Randall | Published April 24, 2020 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Covid-19, Divorce, Family Law | Comments Off on Connecticut Courts Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce/Legal Separation Cases

PROCEDURAL ENHANCEMENTS IN CONNECTICUT FAMILY COURTS ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR LAMONT Governor Lamont recently signed two Executive Orders that directly affect litigants in family matters: the first allowing courts to enter orders as to agreement and stipulations without requiring the presence of the parties, including entering orders as to a final judgment of dissolution or legal Read More

Updated Connecticut Judicial Branch Schedule (Covid-19 Shutdown) for Family Court Cases

By Melissa_Needle | Published April 15, 2020 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Covid-19, Divorce, Family Law | Comments Off on Updated Connecticut Judicial Branch Schedule (Covid-19 Shutdown) for Family Court Cases

Connecticut Judicial Branch Schedule Update – Family Court The statewide shutdown due to COVID-19 continues to restrict the normal flow business in family and matrimonial law matters heard before the Superior Court. Connecticut Courts remain in an state of unprecedented, limited operation: Limited courthouses open; Limited days/hours of operation; Limited access to courthouses; Limited filings Read More

CONNECTICUT FAMILY COURT SCHEDULE EXPANDS CAUTIOUSLY

By Alexander_Cuda | Published April 15, 2020 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Covid-19, Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: Connecticut Judicial Branch, Covid-19 | Comments Off on CONNECTICUT FAMILY COURT SCHEDULE EXPANDS CAUTIOUSLY

CONNECTICUT 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

What is No/Fault Divorce? Does Fault Matter in Divorce?

By Alexander_Cuda | Published March 20, 2019 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Divorce | Comments Off on What is No/Fault Divorce? Does Fault Matter in Divorce?

What is No Fault Divorce in Connecticut? “No fault divorce” refers to the jurisdictional grounds required to bring a divorce. That means to get divorced in Connecticut, a spouse does not have to prove fault. In “fault divorce” states the courts do not have jurisdiction to allow a person to obtain a divorce without their first proving some sort of fault on the part of a spouse, such as Read More

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Jennifer’s Law Recognizes “Coercive Control” as Domestic Violence

Connecticut Courts Now Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce, Custody/Visitation cases and Motions with an Agreement Without Requiring Parties to Appear in Court

How Are Divorce Proceedings Being Affected by the COVID-19 Quarantine?

Connecticut Courts Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce/Legal Separation Cases

Updated Connecticut Judicial Branch Schedule (Covid-19 Shutdown) for Family Court Cases

CONNECTICUT FAMILY COURT SCHEDULE EXPANDS CAUTIOUSLY

What is No/Fault Divorce? Does Fault Matter in Divorce?

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