How To Complete A Financial Affidavit

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | June 1, 2011

In Family Law matters, the parties are usually required to complete and submit a sworn financial affidavit to the court.  There is a fillable self-calculating version available online here.  It’s a rather easy document to complete if you know what information is being requested.  A word of advice:  save the blank form to your computer [...]

What Is a Notice of Automatic Court Orders in Divorce Cases?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | May 19, 2011

When a divorce is filed in the State of Connecticut, a Notice of Automatic Court Orders must be served upon the other party by a marshal along with the Summons and Complaint. The following summarizes what each party can and cannot do while your divorce is pending. Failure to obey the Automatic [...]

Legal Separation Versus Divorce

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | October 26, 2009

There is a lot of confusion as to the difference between obtaining a legal separation and a divorce in Connecticut. Some people believe that merely choosing to live apart constitutes a legal separation. It does not. Others believe that the parties must file for legal separation if they are seeking to [...]