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Connecticut, among many other states, allows divorcing couples to utilize an out-of-court process known as collaborative divorce. The divorce action is filed in the Superior Court — as are all divorce actions in Connecticut. However, the attorneys that counsel the parties during the process file a document with the court to put it on notice [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | April 26, 2012
As a Connecticut divorce lawyer, I bear witness to the wide range of emotions people experience during divorce. Anger, despair and disillusionment are just a few of those emotions. Divorce can be difficult emotionally, even if you are the one who choose to start the process. For the person who doesn’t want the divorce, a [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | April 10, 2012
I’ve posted more than once on the 3 models available to couples who wish to obtain a divorce: litigation, collaborative divorce and mediation. Each is very different from the others. When contemplating divorce, it is important to explore all the options with an attorney prior to filing the action.
For more on meditation, read my earlier [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | February 13, 2012
Couples undergoing the divorce process are not forced to use the court-based litigation model in order to reach a settlement. In Connecticut, spouses may also elect to participate in the collaborative divorce model, which utilizes 2 collaboratively-trained divorce lawyers (one for each party). To read previous posts on this blog about the collaborative divorce process, [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 28, 2011
When the average person thinks about divorce, litigation comes to mind. In Connecticut, the litigated divorce model is but one option that divorcing couples may choose.
In a traditional litigated divorce (if there truly is such a thing), one spouse initiates the action by serving upon the other, via a marshal, a Summons and Complaint. While [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | July 18, 2011
I’ve posted in the past about my love for the collaborative divorce process. Hands down, I honestly believe it to be the best way for couples to divorce.
I came upon the following piece tonight, originally posted by my colleague, Dick Price, on his wonderful Texas Collaborative Law Blog. It’s a good read.
“Dealing with Anger”
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Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | March 2, 2011
First, let me apologize to my readers for my absence. My dear mother passed away and I’m sure you all understand that blogging during that time wasn’t possible. Thank you for understanding.
Even under the best of circumstances, people engaged in the collaborative divorce model can reach an impasse. Rather than give up and [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | February 16, 2011
Collaborative Divorce is not a new model. Actually, it’s been successfully practiced by attorneys since 1990. Most people are only familiar with the traditional litigation model for divorce, where the divorcing couple and their lawyers duke in out in court. It’s can be a whole lot like a dog fight. Not always pretty.
The collaborative Divorce [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 16, 2010
I practice Family Law in Connecticut and as part of my job, I represent clients who seek divorces. I’ve posted here before on the types of divorce options a person can choose in Connecticut, which include litigation (traditional court-based divorce), collaborative divorce and mediation.
I’ve also posted here before on my absolute love of the [...]
Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | March 17, 2010
In the last two weeks, I have participated as an attorney in 2 traditional court-based divorces and 2 collaborative divorces. For what it’s worth, I wholeheartedly prefer the latter process to the former. Why? It’s simple: collaborative divorce is all about respect, dignity and civility.
Everyone knows at least one person who [...]
