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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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How do you divide custody of a pet during divorce?
How do you divide custody of a pet during divorce?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Getting divorced can be difficult if you have children and you have to split up custody. You and the other co-parent have to work together to find a custody arrangement, or the court can decide how you should split up parenting time and decision-making power.…

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Why would financial success lead to divorce?
Why would financial success lead to divorce?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Many people see financial success as a positive for their relationship. For instance, maybe they’ve heard that divorce is more likely after job loss, which is true. Perhaps they’re just thinking about how financial stress often causes couples to have conflicts that may eventually lead…

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Divorce can still happen if there’s no conflict
Divorce can still happen if there’s no conflict
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Conflict in a relationship often leads to divorce if couples can not resolve these disputes on their own. The disputes themselves could also drive a wedge between the two individuals so that they do not have the same romantic connection they had before. One way…

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Co-parenting in the age of social media
Co-parenting in the age of social media
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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2025

vSocial media adds a new layer of complexity to the already challenging co-parenting dynamic. Social media platforms can impact a co-parenting relationship in various ways, both positively and negatively. Navigating this digital landscape requires careful consideration and may benefit from a set of agreed-upon guidelines.…

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Divorce could happen because of your commute
Divorce could happen because of your commute
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

If you ask people why divorce happens, they’ll cite a multitude of reasons. Infidelity. Financial troubles. Stress and conflict. Getting married too young. The list goes on and on. One thing that you may not have suspected, however, is your daily commute. Some reports show…

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Reviewing your parenting plan as a new year begins
Reviewing your parenting plan as a new year begins
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

As the new year rolls around, it’s time for co-parents to review and refresh their parenting plans. Why? A parenting plan, essentially a roadmap for raising children post-divorce or separation, benefits greatly from regular assessments and updates and the start of each new year is…

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Why are joint child custody arrangements so common?
Why are joint child custody arrangements so common?
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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2025

Child custody cases are rarely a winner-takes-all scenario. Both parents end up sharing responsibility for the upbringing of the children after divorce in most cases, which is commonly referred to as joint custody. It means you are likely to share legal and physical custody of…

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Should you close a bank account during a divorce?
Should you close a bank account during a divorce?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

After many discussions, you and your spouse have decided that you’re going to get divorced. It’s time to begin dividing your lives. Since you have a shared bank account, you’re considering closing that account and starting one under your own name. In many ways, this…

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Can one parent move away with their children post-divorce?
Can one parent move away with their children post-divorce?
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

Families change dramatically during and after divorce proceedings. For example, at least one of the parents in the household will likely move out of the family home. Sometimes, everyone has to relocate because neither parent can afford the marital home on their own. The schedule…

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2 benefits of joint custody to consider
2 benefits of joint custody to consider
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Last Modified on Nov 06, 2024

The concept of joint custody has gained prominence as a viable option for divorced or separated parents. When it comes to making custody arrangements, choosing joint custody can offer numerous benefits for both parents and, more importantly, the children involved. Joint custody, also known as…

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