Connecticut Supreme Court Articulates Legal Standards for Postnuptial Agreements

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | April 28, 2011

In the case Bedrick v. Bedrick, released on April 26, 2011, the Connecticut Supreme Court set forth, for the first time, the applicable legal standards for postnuptual agreements in this state.  According to the Court:
“Because of the nature of the marital relationship, the spouses to a postnuptial agreement may not be as cautious in contracting [...]

Deck the Halls and Draft a Prenup

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | January 6, 2011

It’s a new year and I’m back.  Let’s just say that between relocating my law office and all of the holiday cheer, I’ve been rather busy.  Speaking of my new office … the builders were kind enough to think of everything while putting this place together.  One of my favorite features is the built-in speaker [...]

The Connecticut Premarital Agreement Act

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | September 8, 2010

I practice law in Connecticut and I receive calls every week from people who are contemplating marriage and want more information on premarital (or prenuptial) agreements. Often, a person will explain that she has substantial assets (or stands to inherit substantial assets from her parents) which she wants to protect in the event of [...]

Prenuptial and PostNuptial Agreements

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | February 25, 2010

I receive calls all the time from people who are about to be married — or who have already tied the knot — wanting to know whether or not they should prepare a prenuptial (or postnuptial) agreement and what the process entails.
I came upon the following post on the topic that is well-written [...]