Here at the McConnell Family Law Group, we are proud of our military heritage and we offer 25% discounted rates for military members and their families. One misconception is that military divorces occur in military courts, which is not true. Like all divorces, military service members get divorced in civilian state courts. More on …
Years after divorce, it is not uncommon for ex-spouses to have to revisit certain terms of the divorce agreement. Alimony is something that often needs modifying, especially if an ex-spouse loses a significant amount of income or shifts careers. Any sudden and severe economic downturn will often result in a spike of alimony modification requests …
When you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to end your union, you have two options. You can either get divorced or get a Legal Separation Order from the Court. There are several important differences between divorce and legal separation, and reasons why people may decide on one option or the other. In …
Cryptocurrency. Bitcoin. Blockchain. For some, cash is no longer king. Cryptocurrency is an electronic form of currency that is intangible. You cannot hold Bitcoin in your hand. There is no dollar bill. Cryptocurrency is a technology that changes the way people accomplish certain financial transactions. Perhaps most important—cryptocurrency is not for the faint of heart …
This Christmas, Santa left a very special gift for Connecticut Family Courts – the return of Special Masters. The pandemic took a lot from Family Court, including most in-person Court dates. Over the past few months, more Court events are returning to in-person. Perhaps none is more valuable for parties going through divorce than Special …
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The holiday season should be a time for joy and celebration. But for some, it can be a time of increased family violence. This past October, Connecticut law regarding domestic violence took a major step in a new direction. Prior to the enactment of Jennifer’s Law, victims could apply for Restraining Orders only upon the …
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Covid backlogs continue in the Connecticut Family Courts. Absent an emergency, it can still be months before more routine custody and parenting issues are addressed by the Court. Across nearly all judicial districts new divorce and custody filings are presently being calendared for the Fall of 2022. That said, there is a silver lining in …
Arbitration: A Silver Lining to Covid Court Delays Read More »
Parents are the most important people in their children’s lives, regardless of whether the parents are together or separate. When parents separate or divorce, the most important consideration is the best interests of the children. Custody and parenting disputes can sometimes be highly contentious which only serves to work against the children. Even in relatively …
Different states have different laws governing continuing health coverage for the spouse who does not carry health insurance for the family unit. Connecticut is on the more restrictive end of the spectrum. In Connecticut, medical insurance coverage for the non-plan-subscribing spouse ends at the Date of Divorce. There are some employers that continue coverage until …
Medical Insurance – An Extremely Important Consideration for Divorce in Connecticut Read More »
This has been an extremely tough year for teachers. At McConnell Family Law, we thank you for your hard work and dedication every day and, especially, in this time of Covid. As with first responders, nurses, and military veterans, we offer a 25% discount to any full-time classroom teacher. It isn’t enough, but it is …
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