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Veronica E. Reich

Veronica E. Reich is a Partner at Reich & Truax, PLLC in Southport, Connecticut. She has practiced family law for more than 45 years, representing clients in complex divorce, custody, and support matters. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1980, she earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School in 1978 and her B.A. cum laude in Philosophy from Barnard College in 1975. Ms. Reich has received recognition for her service as a Special Master and Guardian Ad Litem and holds a high rating for legal ability and ethics from Martindale-Hubbell.

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How to tell if your spouse has cryptocurrency as you divorce
How to tell if your spouse has cryptocurrency as you divorce
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

A recent CNBC article indicates that around 20 million people own as much as $2 trillion in cryptocurrency in the United States right now. Most people who own this digital currency invested in it partly because cryptocurrencies have gone largely unregulated for the past decade…

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Determining your expenses when seeking alimony
Determining your expenses when seeking alimony
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

You’ve likely heard the saying that relationships involve a lot of give and take. That’s often the theme that underlies a situation in which a spouse decides to sacrifice their career to move somewhere new for their spouse’s job. Spouses may also give up their…

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Can co-business owners work together after divorce?
Can co-business owners work together after divorce?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

If you and your spouse started a business together, a divorce can get very complicated. You’re not just losing your spouse, but also someone you work with and depend on professionally every day. The most obvious solution may be to sell the company to someone…

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Divorce with kids may come later than you think
Divorce with kids may come later than you think
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Getting divorced is common for couples who have children together. Often, the assumption is that these parents will have gotten married in their 20s and decided to split up in their 30s. Consider, for instance, the so-called seven-year-itch. A couple may get married in their…

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What happens to a valuable art collection during a divorce?
What happens to a valuable art collection during a divorce?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Connecticut is home to some of the most extensive private art collections in the country. Paintings can be worth thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars. Art is also a great investment that you can see appreciate over time. So, what happens to the collection…

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Do non-standard work schedules lead to divorce?
Do non-standard work schedules lead to divorce?
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

For many workers, each week means five days of working from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, there are those in occupations with much less standard schedules. For instance, truck drivers may be on the road for days or even weeks at a time. Firefighters…

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Do you have to pay for your ex’s pre-filing shopping spree?
Do you have to pay for your ex’s pre-filing shopping spree?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

You and your spouse’s behaviors may change significantly as you near divorce. Neither of you may be on your best behavior anymore. In fact, it’s not uncommon for those considering divorce to be outright mean and petty with one another. One of the more common…

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What happens if you lose your job while paying child support?
What happens if you lose your job while paying child support?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Child support often costs hundreds of dollars a month and can consume a substantial amount of your take-home pay. Working parents can sometimes struggle to adjust to the expenses of supporting their households while also paying child support. For those who lose their jobs, child…

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Will you lose your inheritance when you decide to divorce?
Will you lose your inheritance when you decide to divorce?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

When your parents passed away, they left you a significant inheritance. You were thrilled about the inheritance despite the situation, because it meant that you’d be better able to provide for your family. After you received it, you put that money into your joint bank…

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How the timing of your divorce may delay your retirement
How the timing of your divorce may delay your retirement
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Researchers at Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research initiated a study into the impact that divorce had on retirement in 2018. The study’s authors concluded that couples who divorce later in life often struggle to hold on to their retirement accounts. You may find it…

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