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

By | 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

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Equitable Distribution of Complex Financial Assets in Connecticut Divorce

By | Published June 1, 2021 | Posted in Asset Division, Business Valuations, Divorce, Family Law | Comments Off on Equitable Distribution of Complex Financial Assets in Connecticut Divorce

Equitable Distribution of Complex Financial Assets in Connecticut Divorce Connecticut’s equitable distribution property statutes present challenges. Build an experienced team of legal, tax, and valuation experts with Needle Cuda. Most divorces involve division of marital assets, either by agreement or by a judge’s order. How the assets are divided is based upon equitable distribution. Equitable Read More

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Divorcing a Spouse with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder

By | Published April 15, 2021 | Posted in Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law | Comments Off on Divorcing a Spouse with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Divorcing a Spouse with Narcissistic Personality Disorder Ending a marriage can be emotionally and financially draining — and even more so if your spouse has narcissistic tendencies. People afflicted with this mental condition have an inflated sense of importance coupled with an excessive need for admiration and a lack of empathy. Often, a narcissist enjoys Read More

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Divorce Mediation or Litigation — It’s not a choice between one or the other!

By | Published June 24, 2020 | Posted in Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution Alternatives, Family Law, Mediation | Comments Off on Divorce Mediation or Litigation — It’s not a choice between one or the other!

CT 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

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CT Family Law Update: Court Mandated Parenting Education Programs May Now Be Completed Online

By | Published June 1, 2020 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Plans, Visitation Rights | Comments Off on CT Family Law Update: Court Mandated Parenting Education Programs May Now Be Completed Online

Connecticut Court Mandated Parenting Education Programs May Now Be Completed Online In any family law matter involving minor children, Connecticut law requires that the parties (married or unmarried) complete a parenting education program. The parenting education program is a six hours class, which may be offered in two three-hour classes, or in three two-hour classes. Read More

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May and June 2020 (Connecticut Family Court) Trials and Hearings (With Exceptions) Have Been Continued Until Later Date

By | Published May 5, 2020 | Posted in Court Procedure, Divorce, Family Law | Comments Off on May and June 2020 (Connecticut Family Court) Trials and Hearings (With Exceptions) Have Been Continued Until Later Date

May and June 2020 (Connecticut Family Court) Trials and Hearings (With Exceptions) Have Been Continued Until Later Date On April 29, 2020, the Connecticut Super Court issued a notice that all trials and specially assigned hearings which had been scheduled to occur during the months of May and/or June, 2020 have been continued. The rescheduled Read More

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

By | Published May 5, 2020 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: , | 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

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How a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support

By | Published May 4, 2020 | Posted in Alimony, Child Support, Covid-19, Family Law | Comments Off on How a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support

Impacts to Alimony and Child Support from Coronavirus Income loss? Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony or a parent sending child support to keep up with their obligation. As these orders are based Read More

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

By | Published May 2, 2020 | Posted in Connecticut Family Court, Court Procedure, Covid-19, Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: | 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

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Will the U.S. See its Divorce Rate Spike After the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends?

By | Published May 1, 2020 | Posted in Covid-19, Divorce, Family Law | Comments Off on Will the U.S. See its Divorce Rate Spike After the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends?

Will the U.S. See its Divorce Rate Spike After the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends? With so many American residents stuck at home with their families, prognosticators have predicted that several months down the road, the country could experience a baby boom and a divorce deluge. Unlike a cozy blizzard that keeps you home from work for Read More

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