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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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Bitcoin: the electronic way to hide assets during a divorce
Bitcoin: the electronic way to hide assets during a divorce
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

If you and your high-asset spouse are embroiled in a Connecticut divorce, you may worry or even suspect that (s)he is hiding assets so as to slant the property settlement in his or her favor. Hiding assets is nothing new for spiteful and/or greedy spouses…

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Tax law flips alimony liability on its head
Tax law flips alimony liability on its head
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Divorced or would-be divorced couples in Connecticut may want to take note about a change that is looming regarding how spousal support payments will be taxed once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act goes into full effect on January 1, 2019. As explained by the…

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Alimony and tax responsibility
Alimony and tax responsibility
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Connecticut spouses who are considering a divorce this year or possibly next year in 2019 should take the time to evaluate a rather significant change in the tax code that may have major implications for the outcome of their divorce settlement. As explained by the…

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Legal rights for unmarried couples
Legal rights for unmarried couples
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Connecticut couples may not always think about their legal rights. However, if a couple is not married, they may need to pay closer attention to these rights. People may intend to leave all of their assets to their partner after they die. According to Time…

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Arbitration in a high net worth divorce
Arbitration in a high net worth divorce
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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2025

Divorce is a difficult and emotionally charged time, made even more complicated and stressful when the couple going through the divorce has a high net worth. With financial futures at stake, decisions made during the divorce process are absolutely critical. When a couple is unable…

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Connecticut offers hope to gay would-be parents
Connecticut offers hope to gay would-be parents
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

People in Connecticut who are gay or lesbianand who want to start a family like their heterosexual counterparts know that their road to parenthood may be long and arduous. However, the desire to enjoy this part of life is understandable and many have found ways…

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What you need to know about gestational surrogacy in Connecticut
What you need to know about gestational surrogacy in Connecticut
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Last Modified on Feb 28, 2025

Surrogacy law varies dramatically from state to state. Some states have enacted extremely prohibitive laws concerning surrogacy contracts and the rights of no-biological parents in such arrangements. Connecticut is a comparatively surrogacy-friendly state. Couples seeking to conceive a child through surrogacy in the nutmeg state…

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Understanding the QDRO in a divorce
Understanding the QDRO in a divorce
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Residents in Connecticut who get divorced know that there will be many new things to learn and decisions to make. One of the difficult parts of ending a marriage is deciding how the couple’s assets and debts will be split between both parties. It is…

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The FAFSA and custodial parent
The FAFSA and custodial parent
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Last Modified on Nov 07, 2024

College financial aid applications can be confusing for both you and your children. Even some that may seem relatively easy, such as the FAFSA, are full of nuances you and your child may not have considered. For example, who is the “custodial” parent? It could…

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