A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut

An essential resource for your family law practice

Product Number: 2140423B00
Publication Date: 12/7/2018
Edition: 1st Edition 2014, with 2018 Supplement
Copyright: © 2018 MCLE, Inc.
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An essential resource for any attorney who practices family law in Connecticut, A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut takes you from the first meeting with a client who is considering dissolving their marriage all the way through posttrial motions and appeals. Learn how to fill out a financial affidavit; understand how to use experts to your best advantage, be able to explain to your client about the potential tax ramifications of a divorce and how alimony and child support payments will be treated; recognize the delicate issues involved when representing a child in a family matter, and know the circumstances when alternative dispute resolution options are a good option for your client.

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- Update: December 2018
  Dear Subscriber:
  
  Thank you for choosing to update your practice resource library with the 2018 supplement to the 2013 first edition of A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut .
  
  This supplement brings you key updates in law and practice since the first edition. Highlights include fresh guidance and information on the following topics:
  - meeting with a prospective divorce client for the first time, see chapter 1;
  - filling out a financial affidavit, see chapter 3;
  - understanding HUSKY (Health Care for Uninsured Kids and Youth), see chapter 9;
  - e-filing posttrial motions and appeals (see chapter 16); and
  - involving third parties in the alternative dispute resolution process (see chapter 21).
  We at MCLE | New England hope that you will continue to find this manual useful in your family law practice and in your law library. Thank you for your continued support.
  
  Cordially,
  
  Alexis J. LeBlanc, Esq., Publications Attorney
Table of Contents

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 expand

The Initial Client Meeting
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Chapter 2 expand

Motion Practice for Temporary Orders
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Renée C. Bauer, Esq., Bauer Law Group, LLC

Exhibit 2A
- Sample Motion for Custody, Pendente Lite Buy Form

Exhibit 2B
- Sample Motion for Exclusive Possession, Pendente Lite Buy Form

Exhibit 2C
- Sample Motion for Alimony, Pendente Lite Buy Form

Exhibit 2D
- Sample Motion for Child Support, Pendente Lite Buy Form

Exhibit 2E
- Sample Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem for Minor Child Buy Form

Exhibit 2F
- Sample Ex Parte Emergency Motion for Custody Buy Form

Exhibit 2G
- Sample Affidavit in Support of Ex Parte Motion for Custody Buy Form

Exhibit 2H
- Sample Motion for Psychiatric Evaluation, Pendente Lite Buy Form

Exhibit 2I
- Sample Motion for Attorney Fees, Pendente Lite Buy Form

Chapter 3 expand

Financial Affidavits
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Carmina K. Hirsch, Esq., Hirsch Legal, LLC

Exhibit 3A
- Financial Affidavit (JD-FM006 LONG Rev. 2-16) Buy Form

Exhibit 3B
- Financial Affidavit (JD FM006 SHORT Rev. 2-16) Buy Form

Exhibit 3C
- Financial Affidavit Polish Short Form Buy Form

Exhibit 3D
- Financial Affidavit Portuguese Long Form Buy Form

Exhibit 3E
- Help Text for Financial Affidavit Long Form Buy Form

Exhibit 3F
- Help Text for Financial Affidavit Short Form Buy Form

Exhibit 3G
- Financial Affidavit Information Sheet Buy Form

Exhibit 3H
- Family Law Software Planner Family Information Sheet and Income and Assets List Buy Form

Exhibit 3I
- Child Support Guidelines Effective July 1, 2015 Buy Form

Chapter 4 expand

Discovery
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Sheila S. Cascio, Esq.,
Ellen B. Lubell, Esq., Law Offices of Ellen B. Lubell

Exhibit 4A
- Court Form JD-FM-6: Financial Affidavit Buy Form

Exhibit 4B
- Financial Affidavit Long Form as of January 2014 Buy Form

Exhibit 4C
- Financial Affidavit Short Form as of January 2014 Buy Form

Exhibit 4D
- Manuscripted Financial Affidavit Buy Form

Exhibit 4E
- Superior Court for Family Matters—Standing Orders: Case Management Orders Buy Form

Exhibit 4F
- Interrogatories Buy Form

Exhibit 4G
- Request for Production of Documents Buy Form

Exhibit 4H
- Motion for Extension of Time to Respond Buy Form

Exhibit 4I
- Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information Buy Form

Exhibit 4J
- Expert Discovery Schedule, Form JD-CV-115 Buy Form

Exhibit 4K
- Subpoena Duces Tecum Buy Form

Exhibit 4L
- Application for Appointment of a Commission to Take the Deposition of a Nonresident Buy Form

Exhibit 4M
- Request to Admit Buy Form

Chapter 5 expand

The Definition of Property
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Exhibit 5A
- Timeline of Key Cases on the Definition of Property Buy Form

Chapter 6 expand

Alimony
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Chapter 7 expand

Child Support Basics
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Chapter 8 expand

Issues Relating to Children: Jurisdiction, Child Custody, Visitation, and Other Issues
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Hon. Barry F. Armata, Connecticut Superior Court
Kathryn Leigh Bissonnette, Esq., Brown Paindiris & Scott LLP
Cheryl L. Cassella, Esq., The Hartford Financial Services Group
Kate W. Haakonsen, Esq., Brown Paindiris & Scott LLP

Chapter 9 expand

Health and Life Insurance
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Sandi Beth Girolamo, Esq., Flaherty Legal Group LLC
Pamela M. Magnano, Esq., Flaherty Legal Group LLC

Exhibit 9A
- Connecticut HUSKY Health Program Annual Income Guidelines–Effective March 1, 2017 Buy Form

Exhibit 9B
- Life Insurance Authorization Buy Form

Chapter 10 expand

Tax Considerations
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Michele R. Dumesnil, Russell & Company CPAs, PC
James G. Russell, Russell & Company CPAs, PC

Chapter 11 expand

Pretrials
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Exhibit 11A
- Applicable Connecticut Practice Book Sections Buy Form

Exhibit 11B
- Fairfield Judicial District Standing Order: Trial Management Order Buy Form

Chapter 12 expand

Marital Separation Agreements
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Carla A. Barone, Esq., Cohen Forman Barone LLP
Linda L. Mariani, Esq., Mariani & Reck

Exhibit 12A
- Sample Clauses Concerning Selling the Marital Residence Buy Form

Exhibit 12B
- Sample General Provisions Buy Form

Exhibit 12C
- Sample Notice of Automatic Orders Buy Form

Chapter 13 expand

Use of Experts
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Jacquelyn A. Conlon, Esq., Conlon, McGlynn & McCann, LLC

Chapter 14 expand

Trial Practice Techniques
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Peter M. Bryniczka, Esq.,
Hon. Thomas D. Colin, Schoonmaker, George, Colin & Blomberg, PC

Chapter 15 expand

Evidentiary Issues
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Steven R. Dembo, Esq., Berman Bourns Aaron & Dembo LLC

Chapter 16 expand

Appellate Procedure and Posttrial Motions
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Exhibit 16A
- Sample Civil Appeal Form and Instructions Buy Form

Chapter 17 expand

Contempt
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Michael A. Blanchard, Esq., Suisman Shapiro

Chapter 18 expand

Premarital Agreements
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Jon T. Kukucka, Esq., Pullman & Comley LLP

Chapter 19 expand

Restraining Orders
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Jonathan P. Budlong, Esq., Budlong & Budlong LLC

Chapter 20 expand

Representing Children in Family Court Custody and Visitation Disputes
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Bruce Clements, Children's Law Center of Connecticut
Randa R. Hojaiban, Esq., Children's Law Center of Connecticut
Justine C. Rakich-Kelly, Esq., Children's Law Center

Exhibit 20A
- Sample Parent Questionnaire Buy Form

Exhibit 20B
- Judges Speak Buy Form

Chapter 21 expand

Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Susan V. Busby, Esq., Law Office of Susan Busby LLC
Editors & Authors

Editor(s)

Hon. Barry F. Armata, Connecticut Superior Court, Bristol

Campbell D. Barrett, Esq., Pullman & Comley LLP, Hartford

Author(s)

Hon. Barry F. Armata, Connecticut Superior Court, Bristol

Carla A. Barone, Esq., Cohen Forman Barone LLP, New York

Campbell D. Barrett, Esq., Pullman & Comley LLP, Hartford

Kenneth J. Bartschi, Esq., Horton Dowd Bartschi & Levesque PC, Hartford

Renée C. Bauer, Esq., Bauer Law Group, LLC, Hamden

Kathryn Leigh Bissonnette, Esq., Brown Paindiris & Scott LLP, Glastonbury

Michael A. Blanchard, Esq., Suisman Shapiro, New London

Peter M. Bryniczka, Esq.,

Jonathan P. Budlong, Esq., Budlong & Budlong LLC, Hartford

Susan V. Busby, Esq., Law Office of Susan Busby LLC, West Hartford

Sheila S. Cascio, Esq.,

Cheryl L. Cassella, Esq., The Hartford Financial Services Group, Hartford

Hon. Thomas D. Colin, Schoonmaker, George, Colin & Blomberg, PC, Old Greenwich

Jacquelyn A. Conlon, Esq., Conlon, McGlynn & McCann, LLC, Westport

Alexander J. Cuda, Esq., Needle | Cuda, Westport

Steven R. Dembo, Esq., Berman Bourns Aaron & Dembo LLC, Hartford

Michele R. Dumesnil, Russell & Company CPAs, PC, West Hartford

Sandi Beth Girolamo, Esq., Flaherty Legal Group LLC, West Hartford

Hon. David W. Griffin, Suffolk County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston

Kate W. Haakonsen, Esq., Brown Paindiris & Scott LLP, Glastonbury

Carmina K. Hirsch, Esq., Hirsch Legal, LLC, Shelton

Randa R. Hojaiban, Esq., Children's Law Center of Connecticut, Hartford

Jon T. Kukucka, Esq., Pullman & Comley LLP, Hartford

Ellen B. Lubell, Esq., Law Offices of Ellen B. Lubell, Westport

Pamela M. Magnano, Esq., Flaherty Legal Group LLC, West Hartford

Linda L. Mariani, Esq., Mariani & Reck, New London

Justine C. Rakich-Kelly, Esq., Children's Law Center, Hartford

James G. Russell, Russell & Company CPAs, PC, West Hartford

Susan K. Smith, Esq.,

Aidan R. Welsh, Esq., Schoonmaker, George, Colin & Blomberg, PC, Old Greenwich

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A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut

An essential resource for your family law practice

A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut

An essential resource for your family law practice

Choose Format:

Product Description

Recent updates:

Table of Contents

The Initial Client Meeting

Motion Practice for Temporary Orders

Exhibit 2A

Exhibit 2B

Exhibit 2C

Exhibit 2D

Exhibit 2E

Exhibit 2F

Exhibit 2G

Exhibit 2H

Exhibit 2I

Financial Affidavits

Exhibit 3A

Exhibit 3B

Exhibit 3C

Exhibit 3D

Exhibit 3E

Exhibit 3F

Exhibit 3G

Exhibit 3H

Exhibit 3I

Discovery

Exhibit 4A

Exhibit 4B

Exhibit 4C

Exhibit 4D

Exhibit 4E

Exhibit 4F

Exhibit 4G

Exhibit 4H

Exhibit 4I

Exhibit 4J

Exhibit 4K

Exhibit 4L

Exhibit 4M

The Definition of Property

Exhibit 5A

Alimony

Child Support Basics

Issues Relating to Children: Jurisdiction, Child Custody, Visitation, and Other Issues

Health and Life Insurance

Exhibit 9A

Exhibit 9B

Tax Considerations

Pretrials

Exhibit 11A

Exhibit 11B

Marital Separation Agreements

Exhibit 12A

Exhibit 12B

Exhibit 12C

Use of Experts

Trial Practice Techniques

Evidentiary Issues

Appellate Procedure and Posttrial Motions

Exhibit 16A

Contempt

Premarital Agreements

Restraining Orders

Representing Children in Family Court Custody and Visitation Disputes

Exhibit 20A

Exhibit 20B

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Editor(s)

Author(s)