Ruel Burns Feldman shares our expertise with the community and those considering, or already involved in, divorce, custody, and other family law matters.
Child custody battles are heart-wrenching, especially for parents who fear that their child’s other parent poses an immediate and present risk to their child’s physical safety, psychological wellbeing or emotional wellbeing. If you believe your child is at imminent risk of physical danger or irreparable psychological harm, you can file for emergency custody orders in … Read more
When spouses decide to go their separate ways, they have the option to pursue a divorce or a legal separation. While some couples decide that a legal separation is the best fit for them, it is not a very common choice in Connecticut. Below is a look at similarities and differences between divorce and legal … Read more
In a Connecticut divorce, the court will divide and distribute all assets among you and the other spouse in a manner it deems fair and equitable, based on all the facts and circumstances of your unique case. But first, the court needs a complete picture of your income and the value of all assets that … Read more
In Connecticut, spouses who are divorcing or parents who are engaged in a child custody/child support litigation are required to fully and accurately disclose their entire financial picture to both the other party and the court. As the penalties for failure to properly disclose your finances can be significant, it is important to comply with … Read more
Divorce and child custody cases commonly involve litigation, but a court case is not the only method for resolving these matters. Connecticut couples can opt for mediation, the collaborative process, or private arbitration as an alternative to litigation. Each of these methods has unique strengths and drawbacks, and it is important to carefully consider which … Read more
When couples with children divorce or otherwise go their separate ways, many important decisions concerning child custody and other child-related matters must be made. An attorney who is experienced with family law in Connecticut can guide you through the child custody process and help you arrive at an effective parenting plan. What is a parenting … Read more
Compared with litigation, the collaborative process is generally a less contentious, more constructive way to arrive at a divorce agreement and/or a child custody agreement. Because of its non-adversarial nature, the collaborative process helps parties lay the groundwork for more successful co-parenting and more productive communication on matters impacting their children in the years following … Read more
When couples divorce in Connecticut, and one or both parties own a share in a closely held business, this adds a certain complexity to the divorce proceedings. It is important to work with a family law attorney with extensive experience in the division of business assets in Connecticut divorces. If my spouse and I … Read more
In a Connecticut divorce, the division and distribution of assets is a complex process that is unique to your set of circumstances. Here is what you need to know to protect your financial future. How are assets divided in a Connecticut divorce? In Connecticut, all assets are subject to division and distribution to one … Read more
Not all divorces and child custody matters involve litigation. Many people choose the collaborative process, which is generally a less contentious, more constructive way to arrive at a divorce agreement and/or a child custody agreement. What is collaborative divorce? Collaborative divorce is a process through which spouses and their respective attorneys commit themselves to … Read more