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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

Is your spouse being honest about their finances?
Is your spouse being honest about their finances?
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

As a high-asset couple in Connecticut currently going through a divorce, the asset division alone can potentially be a headache. We at Reich & Truax, PLLC, discuss one thing that can make it even more complex: the possibility of a spouse lying about their financial…

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New York’s continued refusal to allow surrogacy
New York’s continued refusal to allow surrogacy
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

If you are one of the many people across the United States who is supportive of the right for men and women to find their way to parenthood through alternative means, you would be happy to live in Connecticut. Yours is one of the many…

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Can I financially survive a divorce?
Can I financially survive a divorce?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

If you and your spouse have experienced significant marital challenges, you may be considering filing for divorce. Many Connecticut couples think about the potential of getting divorced for some time before they actually take steps to file for a divorce. If you are in this…

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Going through a gray divorce with minor children
Going through a gray divorce with minor children
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

It is old news that those 50 and older are divorcing more than that age group ever has in the past. This trend of gray divorce often comes with unique and complicated factors, such as dividing retirement plans and other high assets, as well as…

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Understanding amicable divorce
Understanding amicable divorce
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

At the law offices of Reich & Truax, PLLC, we know that one of the last words most Connecticut residents want to hear associated with their divorce is “amicable.” After all, the circumstances that led to the end of your marriage were likely to be…

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Managing back-to-school after a divorce
Managing back-to-school after a divorce
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

The end of summer can often be a busy time for families in Connecticut who have school-aged children. People may try to fit in the last of the summer fun activities while also needing to get prepared for that eventual first day of school. For…

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What are benefits of a surrogacy agreement?
What are benefits of a surrogacy agreement?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Couples in Connecticut working with a surrogate, and likewise, surrogates themselves, will find the state has many favorable conditions for them. For instance, surrogacy agreements are legal in the state. There are several benefits to negotiating this type of contract between the surrogate and intended…

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Poverty and divorce linked in research results
Poverty and divorce linked in research results
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Last Modified on Nov 07, 2024

It is reasonable for people who live in Connecticut to be worried about their finances if or when they get divorced. The impact of splitting assets and finding how to support oneself on a solo income after becoming accustomed to a married income lifestyle is…

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What factors do courts consider for custody and visitation?
What factors do courts consider for custody and visitation?
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Filing for divorce is difficult enough. It becomes substantially harder when the couple shares children and they must go through the process of determining child custody. Unless extenuating circumstances are present that would warrant one parent having sole custody, the court will need to decide…

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Can you keep your 401k?
Can you keep your 401k?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Southport, you likely have already resigned yourself to the fact that you will likely lose (or at least see your ownership diminish in) some assets. You may not be ready, however, to include your 401k amongst them.…

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