Divorce and Family Law Blog
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Appealing a Connecticut Divorce Judgment
Key Takeaways A divorce appeal is not a second trial. Connecticut appellate courts generally review the record created in the Superior Court rather than hearing witnesses or receiving new evidence. Disagreeing with the outcome is not enough. A successful appeal...
What Are the Risks of a Quiet Divorce in Connecticut?
Key Takeaways A “quiet divorce” is not a legal divorce. Spouses may emotionally separate, sleep in different rooms, separate their finances, or live largely independent lives, but they remain legally married until a court dissolves the marriage. Waiting can change the...
How to Present Evidence in Connecticut Family Law Cases
Key Takeaways Simply having evidence does not guarantee admission. A text message, photograph, financial record, or recording may seem important, but a party must still satisfy Connecticut's rules concerning relevance, authentication, hearsay, and other evidentiary...
How to Divide Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets in a Connecticut Divorce
Key Takeaways Cryptocurrency can be divided in a Connecticut divorce. Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other digital assets may constitute property that the court can consider when assigning property in a divorce under Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-81....
Contempt and Enforcement in Connecticut Divorce and Family Law Cases
How to Enforce a Connecticut Family Court Order Key Takeaways Court orders carry legal obligations. Once a Connecticut family court enters an order concerning child support, alimony, custody, parenting time, property, or another issue, the parties must follow it...