Legal Articles, Class Action
Court Finds Postnuptial Agreement Unconscionable
Blog post about a post-nuptial agreement that was determined to be unconscionable and therefore unenforceable.
Considerations of Prior Marriage Improper for Alimony Award
Blog post about how a parties' divorce and alimony agreement should not take into consideration that the parties had been married to each other once before.
Divorce Action by Conservator Permissible Under Fiduciary Duty
Blog post about how a divorce action by a conservator is allowable in Connecticut.
Chronic Health Conditions Found Sufficient for Alimony Modification
Blog post about a case where a woman's chronic health issues that arose after her initial award of alimony were considered a substantial change in circumstances which was sufficient to increase the amount of her award.
Prior Separation Agreement Subject to Court Review
Blog post about how a separation agreement is subject to court review before a binding judgement for legal separation will be granted.
Notice by Publication Adequate for NY Divorce Judgment
Blog post about what constitutes reasonable "notice" in serving divorce papers to a spouse.
Court Overlooks Fault; Returns Engagement Ring to Owner
Blog post about a man who was able to recover the engagement ring he gave to his fiancee after he broke off the engagement.
Court Denies Husband's Claim to Conveyed Property
Blog post about a conveyance of real estate that was contested due to a divorce.
Court Upholds $159,116.10 Verdict for Back Injuries
Blog about a court that upheld a large award of damages given because of severe back injuries.
Patient's Injury Claim Preempted by "Good Samaritan" Law and Policy
Blog post about a plaintiff who tried to bring suit against the first responders that attempted to provide support but was prevented from doing so by a "good samaritan" law.