What are the requirements for a valid marriage ceremony in Connecticut? 1. The physical presence of the parties before an official licensed to perform a marriage ceremony in Connecticut; and
2. A third party official must witness or officiate at a ceremony herein the parties each presently consent to marriage. Hames v. Hames, 163 Conn. 588 (1972).
by Ryan McKeen
For better or for worse continues to go to the dogs.
Dog’s are expensive. Especially, sick dogs.
Any dog owner understands that pet medical bills can be no small expense.
Under Connecticut law, pets are personal property. There is little legal difference between a dog and a car.
Recently, a Connecticut Superior Court in the case of [...]
by Ryan McKeen
Jon: “I don’t hate Kate BUT….”
I hear “it was nice BUT all the time.” For example, it was a great restaurant BUT the service was horrible or it was a great movie BUT it was too long.
The truth is great restaurants have great service and great movies end too soon.
I used to say [...]
by Ryan C. McKeen
Counseling clients in a divorce is a little like being an airline pilot.
Clients are a lot like airline passengers and the process of divorce is a lot like a flying on a commercial aircraft. For starters, passengers know their final destination……getting a divorce.
I often think divorce cases follow the arc of a [...]
On a normal day, the halls of Hartford Family Court are a strange place.
If you’ve never been, the building is mostly one giant hallway. Even on slow days, the building feels like a crowded subway car. Too many people, too few seats. Sometimes it’s hot. Sometimes, like a subway car people don’t shower before entering.
On most [...]
Some couples going through a divorce wish they could make their marriage disappear. For at least two women, their marriage did disappear.
Two Ladies in Waiting takes a fascinating and fresh look at same-sex marriage, constitutional rights, federalism, civil unions through the lens of their honeymoon. Really good stuff. This is one of the best blog [...]
Here’s the actual quote:
“Halloween. For the next five years, Halloween is probably fun but then it’s going to become a pain in the neck to you.” Henderson v. Henderson, 2003 WL 23177463 (Munro, J.)
A few thoughts here:
First, the five years are up for the Hendersons. I hope they enjoy their last “probably fun” Halloween on [...]
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