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Divorce Laws and Claims FAQ in Connecticut

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 by Matthew D. Newman

If you are filing for divorce, you may not know where to begin. Divorce and family laws are detailed and best handled by an experienced Ct divorce attorney who will guide you through the tedious process and serve your best interests in this confusing and trying time of life.

The first step in order to file a divorce complaint in Connecticut and have the Court decide the matter requires a subject-matter jurisdiction from the Court. This means as long as you have lived in Connecticut for the statutorily required amount of time, typically 12 months, you are allowing the Court the ability to make decisions that affect you. In rare circumstances where both parties are in complete agreement on all issues, the divorce process can be completed in as little as 90 days. However, sometimes it can take several years before the courts can resolve divorces where both parties disagree on many issues.

In Connecticut, alimony may be awarded to either party and is determined by the length of the marriage, cause of dissolution, age/health/station of each party, occupation/amount/source of income of each party, the vocational skills and employability of each party, the estate and needs of each of the parties, and the desirability of a custodial parent obtaining employment. In regards to child custody in Connecticut, there is a presumption that “joint physical custody” is in the “best interests” of the children. Child support guidelines are unique for every situation and are best explained by your Ct divorce attorney. Although complicated, alimony, child custody, and child support may be changed upon the filing of a motion with the Court.

If you are thinking about filing for divorce, it is in the best interest of you and your family to retain a CT divorce mediator who will protect your rights and interests.

Posted at 09:52 AM
Topic: Family Law
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