Legal Articles, Divorce & Family Law
When Divorce Mediation May Not be the Best Choice
The process of mediating a divorce can be a great alternative to traditional divorce litigation. For many, a private process that allows them to work through complex financial and child custody issues can be appealing. For others, the financial benefit of mediation which eliminates costly motion practice and costly attorney’s fees are enough to convince them to give mediation a try. Unfortunately, all the benefits aside, mediation is simply not a one size fits all solution to every divorce action.
Divorce & Remarriage: How These Events Impact Your Social Security Benefits
If you’re considering or in the process of divorce, and you’re just shy of your 10th wedding anniversary, you might want to wait a bit and use the time to brush up on all things Social Security before you make the break official.
How is Property Divided Upon Divorce in Connecticut?
How is Property Divided Upon Divorce in Connecticut?
How Is Marital Property Distributed in a Divorce Proceeding in Connecticut?
How Is Marital Property Distributed in a Divorce Proceeding in Connecticut?
How Do I Get My Spouse Out of the Family Home While We Are Going Through a Divorce in Connecticut?
How Do I Get My Spouse Out of the Family Home While We Are Going Through a Divorce in Connecticut?
Attorney Charging Lien in Dissolution of Marriage Settlement Does Not Violate the Rules of Professional Conduct
In a case, the Appellate Court of Connecticut reversed the trial court’s ruling and held that an attorney’s lien on a divorce settlement does not violate Rule 1.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 1.5(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct states: “a lawyer shall not enter into an arrangement for, charge, or collect: (1) Any fee in a domestic relations matter, the payment or amount of which is contingent upon the securing of a dissolution of marriage or civil union or upon the amount of alimony or support, or property settlement in lieu thereof….” The trial court believed that the lien would fall under the contingency provision and therefore violate this rule.
Does Connecticut Have 'Fault' or 'No Fault' Divorce?
Does Connecticut Have 'Fault' or 'No Fault' Divorce?
How Do I Get Child Support from Someone Who Is a Subcontractor?
How Do I Get Child Support from Someone Who Is a Subcontractor?
My Child Has Been Moved Out-of-State and May Be Suffering from Abuse, What Should I Do?
My Child Has Been Moved Out-of-State and May Be Suffering from Abuse, What Should I Do?
