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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.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Veronica E. Reich

What documents may help parents in child custody hearings?
What documents may help parents in child custody hearings?
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Child custody cases could become more drawn-out and involved than either parent wishes. Achieving a favorable outcome in Connecticut family courts involves making statements as well as providing evidence that could help the cause, and there are several documents that petitioning parents may need to…

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Property division and retirement assets
Property division and retirement assets
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

There’s no doubt that divorce can be a lengthy and difficult process to go through. Not only is your life suddenly turned upside down, but now you have to worry about protecting some of your most valuable assets. Understandably, people want to know their options.…

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Differences Between a Divorce Coach and Therapist
Differences Between a Divorce Coach and Therapist
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Divorce is a stressful process for everyone, so it is important to not neglect your own emotional needs during this time. In Southport, Connecticut you have options for the emotional assistance you need for a sense of support during this time. Choose between a divorce…

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How might you lose custody of your child?
How might you lose custody of your child?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Not every parent in Connecticut is fit to raise a child. If the court deems an individual an unfit parent, that person might be looking at serious consequences. An unfit parent could lose child custody and visitation rights, have their parental rights terminated or have…

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Financial benefits of going through a divorce
Financial benefits of going through a divorce
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

One of the most common reasons that couples in Connecticut give as to why they are seeking divorce is financial disagreements and hardship. Issues with money can lead to couples becoming increasingly worried about their financial livelihood after the divorce is done. Fortunately, there are…

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The effects of divorce on small businesses
The effects of divorce on small businesses
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Divorce takes a toll on families in many ways. It’s stressful and expensive to dissolve a marriage. What many people in Connecticut don’t realize, though, is that divorce can also have impacts on businesses. Anyone who owns a company or works for a family business…

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How do couples in push each other away during their marriage?
How do couples in push each other away during their marriage?
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

While divorce can seem like it came out of nowhere, it was usually preceded by months or years of the couple gradually pushing each other away. People can become angry or resentful of their partner, and instead of talking to them about the issue directly,…

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Many misunderstand how divorce affects Social Security
Many misunderstand how divorce affects Social Security
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Marital property refers to assets jointly owned by two spouses. Retirement accounts and income are assets subject to division and distribution during a divorce, which includes Social Security income when one spouse earns significantly more than the other. Connecticut family law allows the spouse who…

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How divorced parents in Connecticut can save up for college
How divorced parents in Connecticut can save up for college
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Saving up for a child’s college education can be challenging, and divorce makes the process even more difficult. Here’s what divorced parents should do to make sure they have a sizeable college fund for their child when he or she turns 18. How can divorced…

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Why women file for divorce more often than men
Why women file for divorce more often than men
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Gender stereotypes suggest that women are generally more eager to get married than men. However, researchers have found that females are also the driving force behind most divorces. About seven out of 10 divorce cases in Connecticut and around the country are initiated by women,…

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