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Who Gets Deferred Compensation in a Connecticut Divorce?
Restricted stock, deferred compensation, bonuses, and carried interests can create difficult questions in a Connecticut divorce. This guide explains how timing, vesting, employment conditions, taxes, and future services may affect classification and division.
Read MoreCan Trust Distributions Shape Connecticut Divorce Awards?
A trust appearing on a Connecticut financial affidavit does not automatically determine whether an asset is marital or separate. This guide explains the ownership, tracing, valuation, and disclosure questions spouses should discuss with counsel.
Read MoreWhich Experts Address Business Value in a CT Divorce?
Valuing a private company, professional practice, or family business can be one of the most complex parts of a Connecticut divorce. This guide explains the records, experts, valuation methods, and legal issues that may affect business asset division in Darien and Greenwich.
Read MoreYour Mental Health Can Make or Break Your Child Custody Case in Connecticut
IN THIS BLOG Connecticut’s ‘Best Interests’ Standard A Diagnosis Is Not a Disqualifier Psychological Evaluations Explained Mental Health & Co-Parenting Plans Modifying Custody Orders What Parents Should Do Now Frequently Asked Questions A diagnosis alone won’t cost you custody. Connecticut family court judges look at how you manage your mental health — here’s what every Read More
Read MoreTimely scheduling of pendente lite financial support hearings
New Connecticut law ensures the “timely scheduling of pendente lite financial support hearings in divorce and custody proceedings.” How will personal finances work during the course of my divorce matter? An urgent and oft presented question when faced with the prospect of a divorce, particularly from non-monied spouses: “How will the finances work during the Read More
Read MoreExpanded Age Limit Eligibility for Child Support with Special Needs Children (2023)
Expanded Age Limit Eligibility for Child Support for Special Needs Children Connecticut has existing child support laws for qualifying special needs children are on firm footing. These laws should not be overlooked in a pending divorce or custody case as they can be enormously helpful. Basic Requirements for Supplemental Child Support in Connecticut The basic Read More
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High Income Child Support Awards
High-income Child Support Awards in Connecticut Family Courts Revealed (case update) The recent Appellate Court case of Renstrup v. Renstrup, released on January 17, 2023, provided further insight into the world of high-income child support award cases (defined as total net income of the parents greater than $4,000 per week), specifically when there is Read More
Read MoreRetirement Accounts
Retirement Accounts and Equitable Division in Connecticut Divorce When many couples think about divorce, they are primarily concerned with dissolving their marriage. This involves resolving child custody and support issues and dividing up the marital assets. In terms of marital assets, we tend to think of things like real estate, business interests, stocks and Read More
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Protecting a Family Business From Disruption During a Divorce
Protecting a Family Business in Connecticut Divorce Ending a marriage is hard enough, but when a family-owned company is involved, there is potentially more at stake. If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced, you may be wondering how you can protect your business from disruption. Not only is the business one of Read More
Read MoreJennifers’ Law Recognizes “Coercive Control” as Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence or abuse may petition the family court for an order of protection against their abusers. Historically, Connecticut law required that a victim show actual physical injury before the court would act. The inability to prove bodily injury left many people vulnerable to continued abuse. But a new law enacted in 2021 Read More
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