Alimony Archives - Dori-Ellen Feltman

Cohabitation – Will Alimony End?

Dori-Ellen Feltman | March 22, 2021

What is Connecticut’s cohabitation law? Conn. General Statutes §46b-86(b), the so-called “cohabitation statute”, was enacted by the legislature to correct the injustice of making a party pay alimony when his or her ex-spouse is cohabitating with another person, without marrying, for the purpose of preventing the loss of the alimony support order. The statute does Read More

Will I Lose My Medical Insurance Once I’m Divorced?

Dori-Ellen Feltman | February 16, 2021

Once a divorce is finalized, employer-sponsored medical insurance plans do not allow the employee to continue to maintain medical insurance for his or her former spouse. With some insurance plans the former spouse’s insurance will remain in effect until the end of the month following the date of divorce. With other plans the insurance will Read More

Connecticut Has Changed Its Travel Restrictions For Minors Travelling Pursuant to a Custody Order!

Dori-Ellen Feltman | February 2, 2021

Just recently, Connecticut modified its travel restrictions for children travelling between households from an “affected state” such as Massachusetts to Connecticut pursuant to a custody order. Previously, Connecticut did not exempt minors travelling to Connecticut from having to quarantine in Connecticut for 10 days or test negative for Covid within 72 hours of entering Connecticut. Read More

Will Divorce Mediation Work for Me?

Dori-Ellen Feltman | January 19, 2021

With the Courts being closed for in-person business, and with virtual hearing dates delayed because of the backlog in cases needing attention, some families are turning to mediation to resolve their divorce. As a family law practitioner, I will share some of my thoughts on the mediation process and whether mediation will work for you. Read More

Is Connecticut a “No Fault” State?

Dori-Ellen Feltman | January 4, 2021

I am often asked if Connecticut is a “no fault” state or whether fault is a factor in a Connecticut divorce. These are two separate questions with two distinct answers. Under Connecticut law, fault does not need to be pled or proven in order for a party to be granted a divorce. Put another way, Read More

Update on the Connecticut Family Courts

Dori-Ellen Feltman | July 7, 2020

Are the Connecticut Family Courts Open for In-Person Business? The Connecticut Family Courts remain closed for in-person hearings except for Priority 1 matters which include domestic violence and emergency custody cases. Are the Connecticut Family Courts Open for Virtual Hearings? The Connecticut Family Courts are beginning to schedule short hearings using the virtual platform Microsoft Read More

Computer Snooping During a Divorce: What Not to Do

Dori-Ellen Feltman | May 18, 2020

Can I lawfully access my spouse’s non-password protected emails or cell phone during a divorce? Many clients ask if it is OK to access his or her spouse’s email account or cell phone during a divorce proceeding if the password is known and the parties share a home computer. The answer is a resounding “no”. Read More

How Does Coronavirus Impact Your Alimony and Child Support Orders?

Dori-Ellen Feltman | May 12, 2020

How Do I Pay My Alimony and Child Support Obligations if My Income is Significantly Reduced as a Result of the Coronavirus Pandemic? The nationwide economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 epidemic is significantly impacting families. Moms and dads have lost their jobs, their work hours have been significantly cut, they have not received expected Read More

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