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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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Connecticut rules on contracts regarding embryos in divorce
Connecticut rules on contracts regarding embryos in divorce
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

People will go to whatever lengths necessary to have children if that is what they want to do. Surrogacy and adoption used to be the only options beyond pregnancy and biological children, but technology has leaped ahead, and the law occasionally needs to catch up.…

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Connecticut may make child safety the first priority in custody
Connecticut may make child safety the first priority in custody
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Children are the future of our families, our nation and our world. They deserve all of the protections we can give them to assure their safe and constructive upbringing. Good parents rarely have a problem with that. But, the protections that families and the government…

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New Connecticut law reduces probate court authority in family law
New Connecticut law reduces probate court authority in family law
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Connecticut uses a system of probate courts to help people access the basic functions of the law with relative ease. After all, courts should serve the needs of the people who need their help the most. Probate courts are where guardians, inheritors and many other…

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Frozen embryos: No specific laws apply in divorce cases
Frozen embryos: No specific laws apply in divorce cases
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

You and your spouse have been together for many years, but despite your best efforts, you’ve never been able to have a child. Over time, the trials you went through pushed you apart instead of bringing you together, and now you’ve found yourself in an…

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How is marital property identified and divided in Connecticut?
How is marital property identified and divided in Connecticut?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

People in a marriage usually ask themselves a lot of questions when they’re thinking that divorce is a possibility. How can I prevent it? How did we get here? What’s the best way to approach the possibility with my spouse? If someone gets here, there…

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Cryptocurrency and divorce: What you need to know
Cryptocurrency and divorce: What you need to know
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Digital assets like Bitcoin and Litecoin have attracted a growing number of investors in recent years — yet, cryptocurrency is still far from mainstream. That can make dividing the assets in a divorce — or even finding them — difficult. “Virtual currency” has been around…

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What is a pre-birth or post-birth order?
What is a pre-birth or post-birth order?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Scientific and social advances have opened the door for many more people to become parents than ever before. Whenever gestational surrogacy is involved, however, it’s important to learn everything you can about the legal options available. In particular, you should understand the difference between a…

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Helping a child adjust to shared custody
Helping a child adjust to shared custody
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Coming to an agreement on custody arrangements is not always easy for both parents. Many custody battles wind up in family court, where the judge makes the decision as to who will have custody of the child. Once an agreement is in place, both parents…

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5 important divorce mediation questions to address
5 important divorce mediation questions to address
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Divorce is on the horizon and the time has come to prepare for mediation. You understand the basic advantages when compared to litigation, but you’re still unsure of exactly what to expect once the process is up and running. Here are five important divorce mediation…

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Creating an adoption story that has meaning for your child
Creating an adoption story that has meaning for your child
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

The emotions and memories surrounding the months, weeks and days leading up to your child’s adoption are probably varied and tied to deep feelings that will never be forgotten. Helping your adopted child to feel his or her importance and value is something you can…

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