It is very common for high income and high net worth individuals to enter into a prenuptial agreement before they marry. In Connecticut high asset and high income divorces, the enforcement of prenups can become a litigated issue. There are statutes in Connecticut, as well as case law, that affect whether or not the terms […]
THE BASICS OF CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION IN CONNECTICUT
Child custody and visitation rights present complicated situations for parents and guardians. However, many forget that non-parental family members and other persons may have a claim for visitation and custody of a minor child. In 2012, the Connecticut Senate and House of Representatives passed Public Act No. 12-137 which specifically governs the visitation rights of grandparents […]
2013 CHANGES TO CONNECTICUT ALIMONY LAWS
During 2014, alimony laws throughout the east coast will be going through significant changes. States including Massachusetts and New Jersey have already proposed new alimony laws to override their old systems. In 2013, HB 6688 was passed in Connecticut. HB 6688 introduces sweeping changes to Connecticut’s alimony and property division laws, which many considered outdated and […]
TREATMENT OF EXPENSES FOR ADULT, POST MAJORITY (18), CHILDREN IN CONNECTICUT DIVORCE
As most parents are aware today, just because a child turns 18, does not mean that they are economically self-sufficient. This issue has come up lately in several of my divorce cases. In Connecticut, the age of majority is 18. What this means in that when a child turns 18, the law in Connecticut is […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MEDICAL CHILD ABUSE CASES AND CHILD CUSTODY LAWS
Here in Connecticut there have been some interesting developments in the field of child custody law. Later this month a Connecticut legislative panel is gathering to foster discussion and debate regarding legal disputes and child custody cases. Furthermore, a case that has garnered considerable public attention concerns the battle for the custody of Connecticut teenager […]
THE BENEFITS OF YEARLY FORM W-4 FILINGS
Are you welcoming the birth of a new child? Getting married or divorced? Just purchased your dream home? These are all events that can bring about unique changes to both your family dynamic and federal income tax obligations. Changes and additions to the makeup of your family can have a big impact on how much […]
HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER DIVORCE
If you have had health insurance coverage through your spouse’s employment, after your divorce you will need to take action to maintain health insurance. To ensure that there will be no gap in your coverage, it is important to address this issue before your divorce is final. You need to find out if you will […]
MODIFYING YOUR CHILD CUSTODY OR VISITATION ORDER IN CONNECTICUT
If you are divorced, separated, or a single parent and your custody or visitation order is not working, what do you do? If there are already court orders in place, you will need to have them changed. This is done by filing a Motion for Modification. The Motion has to satisfy certain minimal legal standards. […]
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE
There’s a lot to think about when getting divorced. There are financial concerns: the shifting of monies, rearranging of accounts, the division of assets. There are personal issues to deal with: regarding emotional health, time-sharing with friends and family members, and decisions to make regarding holidays. If you have children, all these decisions are, of […]
VALUABLE PROPERTY AND DIVORCE
When the court orders an asset transfer in a divorce, the property’s condition can be an issue. In the recent Connecticut divorce case of Gordon v. Gordon, the court found that the BMW the court awarded to the Wife was delivered by the Husband in less than good condition. Finding it unsafe and inoperable, the […]