Extreme Personalities and Connecticut Divorce

Learn about the challenges and complexities in a CT Divorce when a spouse with an extreme personality is involved

Borderline Personality Disorders

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Gaslighting

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Daniel Herrold, Founder of International Dating Club and Co-Founder of Divorce over 40; Wendy Lowy Sloane, Executive Producer and Host of the What’s Up with Wendy celebrity radio show and podcast, announce their collaboration on a new podcast, Divorce Doesn’t Suck. This new podcast will explore every aspect of divorce, including kids, finances, dating, sex, starting over, and more. Daniel and Wendy will share their experiences and fresh perspectives on their divorces, and how they were able to move forward and focus on the future. Guests, including Attorney Melissa Needle,  will include experts in finance, law, psychology, dating, relationships, health and wellness, and more.  Divorce Doesn’t Suck will appeal to people at every stage of their divorce journey, from deciding if divorce is the right decision to post-divorce relationships and re-marrying.

DIVORCE LAWYERS IN WESTPORT PROVIDE TRUSTWORTHY ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO FILE FOR DIVORCE IN CONNECTICUT

If you have decided to dissolve your marriage, or if your spouse has served you with divorce papers, you are probably wondering, “What happens now?” The Westport divorce attorneys at Needle | Cuda understand your concerns and want to set your mind at ease. By working closely with you, we can develop a plan tailored for you that is effective in resolving points of conflict on favorable terms. Whether your circumstances necessitate a non-adversarial divorce to put your marriage behind you, a meticulous analysis of your assets to protect your property rights or aggressive litigation to preserve your parental rights, our experienced and knowledgeable Connecticut divorce attorneys work with you to pursue these goals.

NEEDLE | CUDA: DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW PRACTICE AREAS

The firm's practice areas include: Divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, restraining orders, same-sex marriage, post judgment modification, relocation, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, enforcement and contempt actions, divorce appeals.

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Our service areas includes: Greenwich, Belle Haven, Byrum, Cos Cob, Riverside, Round Hill, Stanwich, Mianus, Glenville, Old Greenwich, Westport, Compo Beach, Greens Farms, Saugatuck, Saugatuck Island, Saugatuck Shores, Coleytown, Darien, Noroton Heights, Tokeneke, New Canaan, Pinney's Corners, Selleck's Corners, Talmadge Hill, Ponus Ridge, Stamford, Shippan, The Cove, North Stamford, Newfield, Westover, Turn of River, Waterside, Norwalk, Cranberry, South Norwalk, Wilson Point, Harbor Shores, Harbor View, Rowayton, Ridgefield, Wilton, Cannondale, North Wilton, Bald Hill, Belden Hill, South Wilton, Gilbert Corners, Lambert Corners, Weston, Easton, Fairfield, Sturges, Greenfield Hill, Fairfield Beach, Blackrock, Sasco Hill, Fairfield Woods, Milford, Stratford, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Lower Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Do's and Don't(s) of Connecticut Divorce

TIPS: The DO's of Connecticut Divorce

1. Be honest with your lawyer!;
2. Tell your attorney the whole story and be completely transparent;
3. It is okay to acknowledge past bad behaviors as it comes across as being "honest";
4. Make/keep copies of all your personal financial records, statements and files (going back 5 years) if possible;
5. Change your passwords and protect your phone, personal computer, iPad, etc. - Do not discount the idea that spy software could have been installed on your computer by your spouse that tracks your key strokes -- Be very careful!
6. Be weary of location/movement tracking and iTags;
7. Be weary of your browser history ... delete your history and cookies;
8. (When child custody is at issue) Keep a detailed journal to document the contemporaneous activity in your household as it unfolds, especially as it relates to your kids;
9. Be weary of the fact that your spouse could be recording your verbal communications;
10. Be patient, divorce can be a slow, frustrating process . It just takes time to get to the finish line.

TIPS: The Don't(s) of Connecticut Divorce:

1. Do not involve the children in the divorce proceeding by playing the blame game or bad-mouthing your spouse -- as it will reflect poorly on you and how your ability to parent is perceived;
2. Do not leave divorce related paperwork where your kids can find it;
3. Do not argue or engage with your spouse in front of the kids -- try not let emotion get the best of you! - Do not leave your personal journal where your spouse can access it;
4. Do not use emotional language in electronic communication....instead be matter of fact and transactional.

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Contested Child Custody in Connecticut Divorce with Attorney Melissa Needle

Learn about "Contested Child Custody" in Connecticut Divorce:

• Family Court backed-up due to COVID has made it difficult to get in front of judges on a timely basis;
• Marked shift to arbitration and mediation in lower Fairfield County to expedite the process (pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution);
• What is Contested Custody?;
• Legal vs Physical Custody;
• Control over the decision making;
• Rising above the conflict; Demonstrating the ability to co-parent;
• Developing tangible evidence;
• Does the child or children have a voice in the process? And if so, when?;
• Emergency Motions;
• GALs and AMCs explained;
• Psychological evaluations: what are they and how can they be ordered by the court?
• Carefully defining your goals and communicating with your attorney;

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Learn about setting "Strategy and Priorities in Connecticut Divorce" with respect to Property/Asset Division

• The Financial Affidavit (IMPORTANT);
• Why it's important?;
• Understanding how your Financial Affidavit's are used;
• Challenges with completing your Financial Affidavit;
• What happens when you can't find information?;
• Marital property vs separate property;
• Financial Affidavit vs a Consolidated Asset Summary;
• Updating your Financial Affidavit throughout the process;
• Discovery and compliance;
• Forensic Accountants and expert testimony;
• Appraisals and asset valuations;
• Understanding your personal finances...
• Empowerment and confidence;

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Learn about setting "Strategy and Priorities in Connecticut Divorce":

• Contested Child Custody;
• Focusing on the Best Interest of the Child or Children;
• Legal vs Physical Custody;
• Effective Communication with your Attorney;
• Defining nuances goals and obstacles;
• Assessing what kind of physical custody relationship with your spouse can support
• The importance of transitions and what they project to your children;
• Managing communication with your spouse during the pendency of your divorce;
• Use of communications applications and technology in divorce;
• Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) defined and explained;
• Attorney for Minor Children (AMC) defined and explained;
• Mental health support for children and safe spaces in divorce;

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"Getting Started with Your Divorce Attorney?"

Learn about "Getting Started with Your Divorce Attorney" and the first steps in the process:

• What to look for in a relationship with your attorney?
• Retainer agreements explained...;
• Conflict checks;
• Serving your spouse with divorce papers;
• The initial divorce complaint;
• Financial Affidavits;
• Homework;
• Your marital history

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Learn about the "Anatomy of Connecticut Divorce"

• Income division (aka Alimony);

• Property/Asset division;

• Child Custody (legal and physical);

Child Custody

Asset/property Division

Income division/Alimony

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How to Hire a Divorce Attorney?

Learn about "How to Hire a Divorce Attorney:"

• Referral Sources;
• The Initial Consultation;
• Make sure that you are comfortable with your attorney...follow your "blink";
• Hire an experienced divorce and  family law attorney not a generalist...specialization really matters in this practice area;
• When is the right time to start speaking with a divorce attorney?;
• Gather as much information as you can and understand how the law works in your State;
• The Do's and Don'ts for clients (at the beginning of the process) discussed;
• Managing communication between you and your spouse (practical tips);
• Covid shutdowns have backed-up court calendars - Arbitration and mediation offer alternative processes (with clear pros and cons);
• Your divorce attorney should be a competent litigators and should be extremely familiar with the Superior Court (Family Division judges and clerks, etc.) in which  your case will be filed;

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