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What are the “Automatic Orders” in a Connecticut Divorce?
In Connecticut, some court orders go into effect automatically at the beginning of a divorce, legal separation, custody, or visitation action. These are commonly referred to as the “Automatic Orders.”...
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How to Decide Whether to Divorce
Divorce is a just legal mechanism, but it’s a legal mechanism with tremendous power to change your life for the positive. Leaving an unhappy marriage for a better future is transformative. But how do...
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How Do Remarriage or Cohabitation Impact Alimony in Connecticut?
When spouses divorce in Connecticut, the court may order one spouse to pay alimony to the other spouse. But what happens in the case of the alimony recipient’s remarriage or cohabitation with a new...
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Connecticut Divorce vs Separation
It’s important to understand the differences in Connecticut divorce vs separation. This is made even more complicated by the fact that not all separation is legal separation. To learn more the...
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Is Connecticut a Divorce Community Property State?
One of the misconceptions we hear is that Connecticut is a “community property” state for divorce. It is not. Like most states, Connecticut is an “equitable distribution” or “equitable division”...
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How Does Property Division Work in a Connecticut Divorce?
“How does property division work in a Connecticut divorce” is a critical question — one of the major focuses in every divorce is how to divide property. First, two major myths persist that need to be...
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What is the Return Date in a Connecticut Divorce?
There are two dates that are established right when you first initiate a divorce in Connecticut — the “Return Date” and the “Case Management Date.” It’s no surprise that we are often asked what the...
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How Do Legal Fees Work in a Connecticut Divorce?
When it comes to legal fees (and everything else) we want you to come into this with open eyes and a full understanding of everything that is going on, so please read on for an explanation of how our...
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What is the Case Management Date in a Connecticut Divorce?
It’s no surprise that we are often asked what the Case Management Date is in a Connecticut divorce. There are two dates that are established right when you first initiate a divorce in Connecticut —...
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What is Separate Property vs Marital Property in a Connecticut Divorce?
Wondering what is “separate” versus “marital” property in a Connecticut divorce? Surprise! There technically is no separate property or marital property in Connecticut. Read on to learn why — and...
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Divorce in Connecticut – Who Gets What?
So, you’re wondering who gets what in a Connecticut divorce. If you boil it down, Connecticut divorce courts help couples decide three main things in a divorce. How and whether money will flow (think...
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Pensions and Emotions in Connecticut Divorces
Lots of emotions about pensions come into play in Connecticut divorces. Frankly, there is a lot of emotion involved in dividing up all types of assets in a divorce, but retirement plans are...
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How Are Retirement Plans Divided in Connecticut Divorces?
You’re wondering how retirement plans are divided during Connecticut divorces. We’re here to help, so please read on. Retirement accounts are one of the major property types that Connecticut courts...
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What Types of Employer Retirement Accounts Are Divided in Connecticut Divorces?
You’re wondering what types of employer retirement accounts can be divided during a Connecticut divorce, and we are happy to explain. Retirement accounts are one of the major property types that...
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How Are Pensions Valued in Connecticut Divorces?
In divorces where a pension is one of the assets, a common question is “how are pensions valued in Connecticut divorces?” Retirement accounts are one of the major property types that Connecticut...
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Complex Employment Benefits in Connecticut Divorces: Stock Options,...
You may be wondering how complex employment benefits like stock options, restricted stock, and severance are handled in Connecticut divorces. Many people receive benefits beyond their salary, paid...
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What Is a QDRO (“Qua-dro”)?
One of the legal terms that judges and divorce lawyers tend to throw around is QRDO. But what is a QDRO? What Does QDRO stand for? It’s an acronym for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. How do you...
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What are the Grounds for Divorce in Connecticut?
Once you have decided to divorce, you may find yourself wondering what the legal grounds are for divorce in Connecticut. To learn more, please read on! Connecticut Divorce Grounds Connecticut has both...
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What Factors Are Considered When Determining Alimony in a Connecticut Divorce?
What Factors Do Judges Consider When Deciding Whether to Award Alimony in Connecticut Divorces? The Connecticut alimony statute lists the factors to be considered by the court when determining alimony...
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What Impact Does Adultery Have on Alimony in Connecticut Divorces?
Many people want to understand what impact adultery can have on alimony in Connecticut divorces. Confusion on this issue is understandable — and the answer has changed significantly over the years....
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