The vast majority of divorcing spouses in Connecticut and across the U.S. hope to make the process as easy and painless as possible. Statistics show that fewer than 10% of all divorces go to trial. However, everyone’s issues are different, and the manner of divorce...
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Signs a marriage may be heading for divorce
No one gets married with the intention of getting divorced soon after. Yet, for some, divorce is a very real part of their future. Divorce rates have been on the rise recently, but how can you be sure whether or not your marriage may be heading for a divorce? There...
How you can ready yourself and your finances ahead of divorce
There are several components and costs that come along with a divorce. As such, it’s often difficult to find a good starting point. To help you jumpstart the process before making any permanent decisions, you can consider what kind of setting you’d like to pursue your...
Michael Cacace & Paul Tusch Selected for 2019 Super Lawyers® Directory
ATTORNEYS ONCE AGAIN RECOGNIZED IN CONNECTICUT SUPER LAWYERS® DIRECTORY Cacace, Tusch & Santagata is pleased to announce that partners Michael J. Cacace and Paul T. Tusch have once again been selected for inclusion in the Connecticut Super Lawyers® directory,...
The top 5 times it’s critical to hire an attorney
By Danielle J. B. Edwards, Esq. Is it time to get a lawyer? If you’re asking yourself this question, arranging an initial consultation with a law firm can help you make an informed decision. But in some critical scenarios, the answer is clear-cut. Five situations...
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
By Michelle A. Malone, Esq. and Judith Ellenthal, Esq. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, then you should consider entering into a preNUPtIal agreement with your spouse-to-be. Do you or your spouse-to-be have children from a previous relationship? If...
What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
By Michelle A. Malone, Esq. and Judith Ellenthal, Esq. While not the most romantic aspect of a courtship, many couples contemplating marriage have a desire to enter into a prenuptial agreement that will establish ground rules to be applied at the end of the marriage,...
CT History & Legal Ramifications of Same-Sex Ruling
History of Same-Sex Unions in Connecticut Connecticut became the third state, after Massachusetts and California, to have a legislative body vote in favor of same-sex marriage. Prior to the legalization of same sex marriages in Connecticut, Connecticut recognized...