Whether you see a divorce coming or it catches you by total surprise, a divorce filing can quickly become overwhelming. In the blink of an eye, you might feel anxious, stressed and powerless. However, there are ways you can regain some control of your life. Be...
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Congratulations to New Partner, Jennifer Neal Bardavid
Cacace Tusch & Santagata is proud to announce that Jennifer Neal Bardavid has been named a partner of the firm effective January 1, 2022. Attorney Bardavid joined the firm in 2018. Admitted to practice in both New York and Connecticut, her practice focuses...
Should you settle your divorce or go to trial?
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...
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...