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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. | 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. | 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 2, 2011
Clients often call me and say that they want a divorce and they want it fast. I explain that the State of Connecticut has a mandatory 90-day waiting period before a court can issue a decree of dissolution (divorce). They often argue and tell me they want the divorce faster. It’s a simple divorce, after [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | May 17, 2011
I often receive requests from clients to file their divorce in a specific court. Sometimes it’s for convenience, such as having the court closer to their place of employment so they don’t lose as much time traveling on hearing days. Other times it’s a preference for better parking. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to simply [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | April 26, 2011
When a person is contemplating divorce, he or she is often shocked at which assets are actually “up for grabs” when the marital pot is being divided. Bank accounts, stocks, pensions, IRAs, real estate, cars … these are just some of the assets that may come into play.
If you do not have a prenuptial agreement [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | April 14, 2011
Ah, catchy title, right? I knew I’d hook you with that one. Seriously, though, I do have a point.
A few years ago, I represented the wife in a fairly straight forward divorce action in which she was the Plaintiff (meaning she initiated the divorce). The couple had been married 27 years — [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | March 8, 2011
Divorce is difficult on everyone involved and it’s no secret that it’s often hardest on the children. According to the New York Times, sons of divorce are three times more likely to commit suicide than their female counterparts. That’s a frightening statistic.
Read the full article: Sons of Divorce Fare Worse Than Daughters
For more on [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | March 2, 2011
First, let me apologize to my readers for my absence. My dear mother passed away and I’m sure you all understand that blogging during that time wasn’t possible. Thank you for understanding.
Even under the best of circumstances, people engaged in the collaborative divorce model can reach an impasse. Rather than give up and [...]
