Legal Articles, Divorce & Family Law
Court Finds that Husband Dissipated Marital Assets in Divorce Action
A Connecticut Appellate Court decision rendered subsequent to the Connecticut Supreme Court’s ruling in Gershman v. Gershman, 286 Conn. 341 (2007), further demonstrates the circumstances under which courts may conclude that a spouse has engaged in the dissipation of martial assets. In Shaulson v. Shaulson, 125 Conn. App. 734 (2010), the parties were divorced in 2008 following a trial on financial issues.
Should You Divide Marital Assets Before a Divorce Proceeding?
Should You Divide Marital Assets Before a Divorce Proceeding?
Domestic Violence and Divorce in Connecticut: How Relevant is Domestic Violence in Divorce Proceedings?
In 2009, eighteen murders were committed as a result of domestic violence in Connecticut, and 21,018 total reported incidents of domestic violence.[1] Domestic violence is a crime, and often results in divorce proceedings. In reality, up to seventy-five percent of instances of domestic violence in a marriage occurs after the couple has separated.[2] Given the increased risk of violence after separation, it is extremely important for a victim of domestic violence to be aware and known her rights.
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need for a Name Change?
A family law attorney is ideal for name changes, providing guidance on legal procedures and requirements, handling court appearances, and ensuring a smooth process.
Child Visitation: Privileges and Limitations
Parties entering a custody dispute or a divorce proceeding involving child visitation often inquire about visitation privileges by the so-called “non-custodial parent” - that is, the parent whose home is not the primary residence of the minor child.
Joint Legal Custody and Final Decision-Making Authority
Any custody proceeding relating to minor children includes the decision or determination regarding a parent’s participation in the legal custody of those minor children. Joint legal custody, as contrasted with “physical custody,” relates not to where the children physically reside, but rather deals with which parent or parents make certain major legal decisions on behalf of a child until such time as the child reaches the age of majority.
College Expenses and Divorce
Going through a divorce is often a very emotional and overwhelming experience, often complicated by motions, discovery, court appearances and negotiations. By the end of the mandatory “cooling off” or pendente lite phase (Latin for “while the action is pending”), one may find himself or herself confused and eager to resolve the case. When considering the terms of a potential divorce settlement involving minor children, it is very important to keep future college expenses in mind.
How Your Debts are Divided in Divorce
Filing for divorce will not solve any debt issues that you and your spouse have. This is because debt is divided between the spouses in a divorce. You and your spouse will share the responsibility for any debts that you accumulated over the course of your marriage. This includes joint loans, joint tax returns, or anything else that you and your spouse signed together.
In Case of First Impression, State Supreme Court Considers Enforceability of Postnuptial Agreements
In a divorce action, the Supreme Court of Connecticut considered, for the first time, whether postnuptial agreements (entered into during a marriage) are valid and enforceable in this State.
