Elm Tree Legal Blog

We noted in a post from last week that some of our readers across Connecticut and elsewhere likely “wince” when the family law topic of prenuptial agreements is breached. That is understandable, given that the subject matter of such contracts relates to topics that arise in the context of divorce.

We also stressed in our October 24 entry, though, that prenups can inspire altered second thoughts and that a “reject-then-reconsider premise is often evidenced in uppercase with marital contracts.”

We note on our website at the proven Connecticut law firm of Berdon, Young & Margolis that our attorneys take "a rational approach to family law."

That implies a certain perspective, of course. Fundamentally, we strive to keep focused on mindful advocacy that always takes account of human feelings and relationships. To be sure, family law matters can sometimes be tough, but that doesn't mean that empathetic lawyers can't remain committed "to civility and firm-but-fair representation" in dealing with them.

Jeff Landers regularly contributes family law articles to Forbes that tilt toward the perspective of divorcing women. His pieces frequently spotlight dissolution-linked issues relevant to financial matters in high-asset decouplings.

Landers’ recent focus on safeguarding business interests in a divorce is no exception. It examines the subject from the standpoint of divorcing women who have created profitable and enduring commercial entities and understandably want to safeguard them in a marital split.

When a Connecticut couple divorces with minor children, a major part of the divorce proceedings will consist of making appropriate provisions for the children's wellbeing. As part of the divorce, a parental responsibility plan will form part of the final divorce order.

When both parents agree on the contents of the plan, they can submit it to the court for approval. Judges will usually approve plans unless they decide a provision would not be in the best interests of the children. In such a case, they may modify the plan.