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When the average person thinks about divorce, litigation comes to mind. In Connecticut, the litigated divorce model is but one option that divorcing couples may choose.
In a traditional litigated divorce (if there truly is such a thing), one spouse initiates the action by serving upon the other, via a marshal, a Summons and Complaint. While [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | November 22, 2011
I would venture to say that everyone out there in cyber land knows at least one person who has gotten a divorce. Likely, you know several. Perhaps you’ve experienced divorce yourself. Sometimes, divorcing couples are nice to each other. Sometimes they are are at least civil. Other times, they become unrecognizable strangers during the process. [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | November 10, 2011
Unusual cases abound all the time in the divorce arena but this one really caught my attention, especially because it happened in Connecticut, where I practice law.
It seems that a judge ordered a divorcing couple to turn over their passwords for Facebook and dating sites to their lawyers. It seems that one party was deleting [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | November 8, 2011
People change their last names for a variety of reasons: marriage and divorce being the most common. Sometimes, people change their last names (or entire names) because they either don’t like the one given to them at birth or they have some ill feelings toward a family member and don’t want to be associated with [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | October 11, 2011
Divorce rates are high. It seems that the number of couples seeking divorce continues to rise. It’s a combination of factors, I’m sure, but the bad economy likely plays a part.
In an effort to decrease its divorce rate, Mexico City is proposing a renewable marriage contract that would give couples a 2-year trial run after [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | September 16, 2011
People frequently call my office to ask how to handle tax matters following a divorce. I bookmarked an article on the topic published by Time Magazine back in April that I hope you’ll read. The link appears below.
Read: Divorce and Taxes: Five Things You Need to Know
I also previously posted on the tax [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | August 16, 2011
I have been remiss in my posting duties and for that, dear readers, I apologize. Summer being what it is, I’ve been insanely busy. I’m hoping that you will forgive my lapse and resume regular reading. That said …
Clients often ask me why it’s necessary for a marshal to serve divorce papers upon the other [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | July 28, 2011
Connecticut General Statute 46b-40(c) states that:
(c) A decree of dissolution of a marriage or a decree of legal separation shall be granted upon a finding that one of the following causes has occurred: (1) The marriage has broken down irretrievably; (2) the parties have lived apart by reason of incompatibility for a continuous period of [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | July 13, 2011
Most everyone can recall a horror story or two about a divorcing couple. People do some interesting things when faced with divorce — and the parting of their assets.
I’ve posted here before on some of the antics divorcing couples are prone to, such as not wanting to divide up the marital assets fairly.
I came [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | June 22, 2011
It’s no secret that when two people divorce, there are usually financial ramifications for one or both parties. I found an interesting post by Huffington Post contributor, Jeff Landers, that speaks to the issue as it pertains to women who have been part of long-term marriages. I offer it for your perusal.
Read the article: Financial [...]
