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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

Connecticut’s best interest of the child standard
Connecticut’s best interest of the child standard
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

The family courts in Connecticut deal with child custody cases every day. All of the circumstances in these cases are unique. Nonetheless, the law does provide uniform guidance on certain areas, such as the best interests of the child. The law regarding the best interest…

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How to live separately in the same house with your ex
How to live separately in the same house with your ex
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

With housing costs as high as they are, more and more divorcing couples are facing the question, “How do you move on when you can’t afford to move out?” Whether you’re just biding your time until the home is sold and the proceeds divided or…

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Preparing for property negotiations with your ex
Preparing for property negotiations with your ex
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

There is virtually no aspect of the divorce process that is easy for individual spouses to navigate. Yet, it is undeniable that some aspects of this undertaking tend to be more challenging than others. For example, if you and your spouse need to divide significant…

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The Most Common Reasons for Supervised Visitation
The Most Common Reasons for Supervised Visitation
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

In Connecticut child custody cases, one parent may be awarded physical custody while the other parent is granted visitation rights. The precise nature of the custody arrangement depends on the best interests of the child. Nonetheless, it is not always feasible for the non-custodial parent…

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What if Parents Disagree About Their Child’s Medical Care Needs?
What if Parents Disagree About Their Child’s Medical Care Needs?
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Parents have many responsibilities to their children. They need to provide them with basic necessities like food, shelter and clothing. They also have to make decisions that help a child develop into a healthy and functional adult. Parents choose what religion their children practice and…

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Tips for Your Child’s Return to School After Your Divorce
Tips for Your Child’s Return to School After Your Divorce
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

If you have spent the summer divorcing, then you and your child might be looking forward to their return to school. It can free up your time, which may have been in short supply as you juggled caring for your child with handling the divorce…

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Important assets to remember during a divorce
Important assets to remember during a divorce
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

When you decide to get divorced, you typically get to keep separate assets, and you have to divide marital assets. Separate assets may have been purchased prior to your wedding, but everything after the date of your marriage likely counts as a marital asset –…

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Dividing marital property in Connecticut
Dividing marital property in Connecticut
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

The property that a married couple accumulates during the course of their marriage is typically subjected to division in the event of divorce. Most states view the property as either belonging to both spouses or belonging to just one of them. They then divide the…

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Modifying child custody orders in Connecticut
Modifying child custody orders in Connecticut
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

Child custody arrangements in Connecticut are established based on the child’s best interests. Therefore, they can be modified accordingly to suit the current situation if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original orders were issued. Substantial changes can include: Parental relocation…

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3 concerns about dating after divorce when sharing custody
3 concerns about dating after divorce when sharing custody
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Last Modified on Mar 03, 2025

There are many stages of rebuilding during and after a divorce. Divorcing spouses often need to spend some time healing themselves and learning to live independently again. There can also be an adjustment period when there are children involved. Acclimating to custody exchanges and sole…

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