By Mark_S_Randall | Published April 24, 2020 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: Connecticut Judicial Branch, Covid-19 | Comments Off on Connecticut Courts to Enter Orders as to Uncontested Divorce/Legal Separation Cases
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Connecticut Courts to Enter Orders as to Uncontested Divorce/Legal Separation Cases
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 separation, and the second requires masks or cloth face coverings Read More
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Read MoreWho Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
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Read MorePending and New Divorce Cases in Connecticut during COVID-19 Shutdown – What Can I Do Now?
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Read MoreUpdated Connecticut Judicial Branch Schedule (Covid-19 Shutdown) for Family Court Cases
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Read MoreCONNECTICUT FAMILY COURT SCHEDULE EXPANDS CAUTIOUSLY
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Ownership of a Closely Held Business and Asset Division 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 Read More
Read MorePostnuptial Agreement: An Alternative for Couples on the Path to a COVID Divorce
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