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 HB 6688 introduces sweeping changes to Connecticut’s alimony and property division laws, which many considered outdated and […]
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 […]
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 […]
DIVORCE DOESN’T HAVE TO SPELL END OF FAMILY BUSINESS IN CONNECTICUT
Divorce is never an easy process. This is especially true if the divorcing couple has children, or if they own a business. In fact, some may say that sharing a business is worse than sharing children upon marital dissolution—it can be a terrifying prospect to have to work with your ex long after the divorce […]
AN EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY DIVORCE: IT’S POSSIBLE!
No one gets married expecting to have to file for divorce. Most couples picture spending the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, the American Psychological Association (APA) has found that 20 percent of all first marriages end in divorce within five years, and nearly 48 percent of all marriages fail before the 20-year mark. Divorce […]
NEW REPORT RELEASED BY THE TASK FORCE TO STUDY LEGAL DISPUTES INVOLVING THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN
The state of Connecticut is serious about revamping its child custody laws. Recently, a 10-member legislative panel, called the Task Force to Study Legal Disputes Involving the Care and Custody of Minor Children, issued a report to the Connecticut State Judiciary regarding the state of child custody laws and proceedings in Connecticut. This 43-page report […]