GraberRoberts Partner Anthony Cenatiempo instrumental in clarification of the scope of the Automatic Stay.

The Connecticut Appellate Court recently addressed the issue of whether an award of attorney’s fees in a marital dissolution case is subject to an automatic appellate stay under Practice Book § 61-11(a). The case, Villao v. Paz, 235 Conn.App. 501, offers important clarification for family law practitioners regarding the enforceability of attorney’s fees awards during the pendency of an appeal.

From disputes over the automatic stay to issues related to perfecting the Record, a successful Appeal frequently involves trial court litigation.  Our experienced Appellate Team has been on the cutting edge of Connecticut Family Law Appeals for over 20 years.  Put our Team on your Team.