A Stamford Divorce Contempt was recently upheld by the Connecticut Appellate Court. Here are the relevant facts: The parties, who were formerly married, entered into a pendent lite stipulation in October 2014 which provided that certain funds being held in escrow would be deposited in a joint bank account requiring both parties signatures for withdrawals….
A few thoughts on how to choose the best divorce lawyer for you and your case. At your initial consultation you should consider these areas: Compatibility. This is more about personality than anything else. You will likely be spending lots of time with your lawyer. Office conferences. Court appearances. Phone calls. Some divorce litigants…
I get questions from time to time about Connecticut bankruptcy and divorce. The questions usually fall into two categories. The timing of a bankruptcy filing and how divorce debts are impacted by a later divorce filing. I do not recommend filing for bankruptcy and divorce at the same time. When a bankruptcy is filed,…
Were you just served with a document called Connecticut Summons Family Actions? This is also known a divorce summons. Its the first page of the paperwork needed to start a case in Connecticut Family Court. It contains the following important information: Address of the court; Return Date; and Whether your spouse is self-represented or has…
In the article below, you can see my interview quotes on this topic published in the Connecticut Law Tribune. Source: Pets and Courts: Attorneys See Rise in Animal Advocacy, Pet Custody Disputes | Connecticut Law Tribune Please email me or call (203) 259-5251 if you would like more information on a divorce and other…
Connecticut non adversarial divorce is here. Two new divorce laws went into effect on October 1, 2015 which limit the amount of time a couple has to wait to get a divorce. A divorce may be granted in 35 days rather than waiting the usual 90 days if: The marriage is less than 8 years…