Connecticut Divorce Legal Questions

My office regularly handles divorce mediation.  However, if your spouse is abusive, the process can be problematic and you might wish to explore some other options as well.  Please feel free to contact me, preferably with your spouse, if you wish to discus the mediation process. 203.870.6700... Read Answer

You should consult with an experienced divorce attorney ASAP.   If possible you should discuss divorce mediation with your spouse.  Its less expensive, faster and more productive in my oppinion. Please contact me if I can offer more information or be of service. We do represent people in matters like this, both mediation and litigation. Good luck. ... Read Answer

You need to protect yourself and your interests much better.  You should start by consulting with a divorce attorney as soon as possible.  You should keep an eye on all of your assets. You should be prepared to call the police if this guy is harassing or threatening you.  And you should consider recording your interactions with them in case they are considering a restraining order or somehow framing the situation to make you look like you are violent or attacking them.  I would also advise you not to interact with them as much as possible and avoid any conversation with her lover. Good luck.... Read Answer

I am so sorry you find yourself in this position. Are there any children in the relationship?  Do you own property together? Do either of you or both of you work?  Was there any kind of prenup agreement?  My office may be able to assist you but we need more details. Please contact us at 203.870.6700... Read Answer

Your question is a little vague as it is under the topic of Premarital Agreements.  I think we can help you explore your options if we have a little more information.  Do you have a premarital agreement? Are you still married currently? What does "seperate ways" mean?  Please feel free to contact us so that we can be of further assistance. 203.870.6700... Read Answer

This is very doable particularly if you know where to find your old husband.  To handle this type of uncontested divorce, the most important aspect will be making proper service upon him.  There are multiple methods this can be acomplished.  If you would like further assistance, you can contact my firm or you may check the Connecticut Judicial Website for selp help purposes. Good luck.... Read Answer

Before you file, it may be a good idea to evaluate your joint finances and consider a joint bankruptcy if the situation warrants. This can be a huge boon to people with relationship troubles and may in fact help heal the marraige. Even if it does not, it can clear the way for an easier more friendly divorce.  Please feel free to contact us for further information.... Read Answer

It depends on the length of the marraige, your earning capacities, and a number of other factors.  However, the debt may be shared or allocated.  Of paramount importance, is your wife considering her options for debt relief.  Depending on her situatiion, a chapter 7 bankruptcy can likely erase all of that debt.  If you have debt, you might even file a joint bankruptcy prior to the divorce to save on attorney fees. Please feel free to contact me and my offices if I can be of assistance.... Read Answer

I am not a California attorney nor have I ever been licensed to practice law in California, however when my father in law had a similar situation in New York, I know my wife would fly him out of New Jersey just in case. The answer is, I am not sure but the posibility it extremely real. Depending on what the standards are in CA or what this particular judge decided to do can and may have a very real impact on your decision.  Good luck.... Read Answer

I would suggest seeing an attorney experienced in family law before making any major decisions.  Perhaps you should also look into divorce mediation. You can save an enormous amount of money, time and stress if you and your husband can mediate. Once you file for divorce, there are automatic orders that take effect. One of these is that neither party can sell away marital property. However, I don't think it would be a problem as long as you and your spouse are in agreement on the sale and the nature of the distribution of the proceeds. Feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance. Best of luck and happy holidays. 203-870-6700... Read Answer

Before you leave the house, I highly reccomend sitting down with a divorce attorney. Do not waste time and do not handle your life out of order.  See the attorney, speak to them about the situation and then make the decision and follow through. Please feel free to contact me if I can offer any further advice.  Leaving the marital home, in my opinion, should not affect your ability to obtain joint custody. Good luck.... Read Answer

This is an interesting an complex matter. I am interested in seeing in we can assist you. While we do have a great deal of experience with QDROs, I am not sure that is the most important area of law you need handled. This may be taken care of through probate and you may need to put a claim into his estate.  Please feel free to contact us this week. 203-870-6700.... Read Answer

There is a document called a prenuptiual agreement but that is supposed to be executed prior to marrying. There are other possible options that I can help you with. I would not waste too much time however. If you are interested in a lawyer drafting some form of Agreement for you, please call me at 203-870-6700.... Read Answer

No. Of course not. In fact, you can make a Motion for Possession of the home.  Before you do anything however, you should consult with an experienced Family Law Attorney.  Do not abandon the house until you have seen someone who can properly advise you. Please feel comfortable contacting my offices for further information.... Read Answer

A sale can be forced in a partition action. When two parties own property jointly, they have the option to separate their interests in the property through a partition action. All concurrent owners have a right to partition the property if they no longer wish to reside with the other co-owners or no longer wish to own the property. A partition in kind physically carves out separate pieces of the property for each of the owners. A partition by sale forces the home or land to be sold at auction, and then the owners can divide the proceeds. Connecticut has two types of concurrent ownership tennancies, joint tenants and tenants in common.  This can be an expensive process as it is civil litigation.  If you would like more information, please contact us. ... Read Answer

A divorce can be very expensive.  Divorces involving custody rights (for 3 children) and property rights and presumably alimony are particularly expensive and a good divorce attorney would likely charge in excess of ten thousand dollars over the course of the matter or even just as a starting retainer.  Consider, perhaps, divorce mediation. You would both agree to calmly sit with one attorney who would act as a neutral third party to asist in filing papers and drafting the settlement agreement, which covers all issues. Please feel free to contact me if this option interests you.... Read Answer