Legal Articles, Divorce & Family Law
Attorney Charging Lien in Dissolution of Marriage Settlement Does Not Violate the Rules of Professional Conduct
In a case, the Appellate Court of Connecticut reversed the trial court’s ruling and held that an attorney’s lien on a divorce settlement does not violate Rule 1.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 1.5(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct states: “a lawyer shall not enter into an arrangement for, charge, or collect: (1) Any fee in a domestic relations matter, the payment or amount of which is contingent upon the securing of a dissolution of marriage or civil union or upon the amount of alimony or support, or property settlement in lieu thereof….” The trial court believed that the lien would fall under the contingency provision and therefore violate this rule.
Does Connecticut Have 'Fault' or 'No Fault' Divorce?
Does Connecticut Have 'Fault' or 'No Fault' Divorce?
How Do I Get Child Support from Someone Who Is a Subcontractor?
How Do I Get Child Support from Someone Who Is a Subcontractor?
My Child Has Been Moved Out-of-State and May Be Suffering from Abuse, What Should I Do?
My Child Has Been Moved Out-of-State and May Be Suffering from Abuse, What Should I Do?
Am I Still Required to Pay Alimony if My Ex-Wife Has Remarried or Cohabitated with Someone?
Am I Still Required to Pay Alimony if My Ex-Wife Has Remarried or Cohabitated with Someone?
Is Fault for the Breakdown of a Marriage Relevant in a 'No Fault' Divorce in Connecticut?
Is Fault for the Breakdown of a Marriage Relevant in a 'No Fault' Divorce in Connecticut?
Why Men Are Seeking Alimony More Than Ever
As we have discussed, more and more men are receiving alimony. The reasons are mostly economical, but there is certain stigmas that come along with a man being paid alimony from his ex-wife…at least in his eyes. The following article by Cathy Meyer highlights some of these very issues.
What Should I Do if My Ex Is Not Paying Alimony on Time, or At All? Is this Considered Contempt of Court in Connecticut?
What Should I Do if My Ex Is Not Paying Alimony on Time, or At All? Is this Considered Contempt of Court in Connecticut?