Category: Divorce

As published in the Connecticut Post. Many people wonder why there is no class required to become a parent.  Many states have such a course but it is not required until the parent’s file for a divorce.  Contrary to what you would expect of a required parenting course the curriculum is not about the everyday … Read More…

Grounds for Dissolution of Marriage; Legal Separation; Annulment Connecticut is a No-Fault Divorce state. That means that a finding that the marriage has broken down irretrievably is sufficient to get a divorce. Proof of irretrievable breakdown is required and is a determination of the court based on the facts. Simple incompatibility is not enough. A … Read More…

CHANGING A NAME IN A DIVORCE IS NOT ALWAYS A GOOD THING. If you have used a name for many years & have children from the marriage using your marital last name, reverting to your Maiden Name may be  problematic. You have to balance the difficulty of people not being able to find you after … Read More…

Support is not based on the time the custodial parent has the child but to insure there is a home for the child to return to after visitations as well. If primary custody has changed since the time of your divorce, with your having your children substantially more than was contemplated in your divorce decree, … Read More…

As published in the column “Ask the Attorney” for a monthly publication. In consultations I have been asked whether the “Do It Yourself” publication for doing your own divorce, as offered on the State of Connecticut’s Judicial Website, (see Resource Links Page for web site link), will allow me to handle my own divorce without … Read More…