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What is a Lis Pendens and Why Do I Need One?

03 Thursday Apr 2014

Posted by Regina Wexler in Divorce, Regina M. Wexler

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What is a Lis Pendens and Why Do I Need One? By Regina WexlerClients often ask, “What the heck is a lis pendens and why do we have to do it?”

Lis pendens is a Latin term meaning “litigation pending.” It’s a notice filed on land records in a town where a party has an interest in real estate, after any type of lawsuit, including a divorce action, is served. The purpose of a lis pendens is to put the world on notice that an interest in a property may be subject to distribution by the court. It’s a form of attachment of real property.  Continue reading →

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Limited Scope Representation: “Unbundling” of Legal Services

07 Friday Mar 2014

Posted by Regina Wexler in Divorce, Regina M. Wexler

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Regina Wexler - Limited Scope Representation: "Unbundling" of Legal ServicesAs of October 1, 2013, the State of Connecticut has launched a pilot program in the family courts to determine whether hiring an attorney on a limited basis is feasible (e.g., for custody or alimony hearings, depositions and/or settlement conferences).

Limited scope representation is defined by the state as a situation where an attorney represents or assists a party with part, but not all, of his or her legal matter. The party and the attorney are required to execute an engagement letter pinpointing which aspects of the case the attorney will and will not handle.

I believe the goal of limited scope representation to be three-fold: Continue reading →

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File the Complaint, or Wait?

19 Wednesday Feb 2014

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Children, Connecticut, Divorce, Family Law, Filing for Divorce, Freeze Order, Insurance Policies, Parenting Education, Regina M. Wexler Esq.

When divorcing, one of the first hurdles a client must overcome is deciding whether to immediately file the complaint for divorce, or to wait until his or her spouse can be made aware of the intent to divorce. While this choice can only be made by the client, there are pros and cons with both options.

Wexler - File the Complaint or Wait?Case Study:

A husband decides to file for divorce. Not wanting the divorce process to become a battle with his wife, he informs her of his intent. The following morning as he heads to work, where he plans to contact his attorney upon arrival, the wife is already packing up the kids to head to her mother’s home three states away – outside the jurisdiction of the Connecticut courts – but not before emptying the personal safety deposit box and bank account on her way out of town.

In Connecticut, automatic orders are attached to every complaint for divorce, effective upon being signed by the Plaintiff and being served to the Defendant. Instituted by the Court, these orders aim to maintain the status quo – legally and financially – while the divorce case is pending. Continue reading →

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