By: Mark Middlen, Esq. The challenges posed by divorce are both emotional and financial. As incomes continue to rise in the burgeoning southern Route 8 corridor, throughout southwestern Fairfield County, and elsewhere within the state, individuals of substantial means look to the high net worth divorce law firm whom Connecticut trusts. That law firm is Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC. For decades, we have Read More
Affordable Housing
By: Carolyn Lenoci, Esq. and Robert B. Bellitto, Esq. Affordable housing has been a hot topic in the news and in town halls across Connecticut. There is much opinion and often misinformation about the legislation that was enacted to address affordable housing. Understanding the purposes and procedures of affordable housing law is critical to informed discussion and public debate. Connecticut General Statutes Section Read More
Proper Use of a Lis Pendens
By: James A. Lenes, Esq. In litigation involving real estate, plaintiffs generally wish to record a document on the land records, known as a “lis pendens,” against the property of the defendant. The purpose of recording the lis pendens is to provide notice to the world that the defendant’s property is subject to a lawsuit. A notice of lis pendens warns third parties, such as prospective purchasers, that the title to Read More
FinCEN Reporting Requirement
By: Katherine M. Macol, Esq. In an effort to bring greater transparency to applicable non-financed real estate transactions involving specified trusts and legal entities and reduce financial crime, implementation of the U.S Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FINCEN) Residential Real Estate Rule will take effect on March 1, 2026. The new reporting requirement will require, on a Read More
Protecting What Matters Most: Family Law Representation You Can Trust
By: Mark H. Middlen, Esq Going through a divorce, custody dispute, or any family law matter is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Your future, your finances, and your relationship with your children may all be at stake — and you deserve attorneys who understand what that feels like. At Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC, we’ve guided families throughout Fairfield County and Connecticut through these Read More
Understanding “Employment at Will” and Your Legal Protections
By: Tom Bucci Esq. In Connecticut, most employees are considered at-will employees unless they have: A written employment contract, A union collective bargaining agreement, or Another agreement that limits termination. In simplest terms, being an at-will employee generally means: Your employer may end your employment at any time. It does not need to give notice. It may do so for almost any Read More
Breach of Contract
By: James A. Lenes Esq. In Connecticut business litigation, when possible, plaintiff’s attorneys will add a count alleging a violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act ("CUTPA"). The benefit of including a CUTPA claim is that it enables the plaintiff to seek recovery of its attorney’s fees and punitive damages when the defendant’s alleged conduct is intentional, reckless, unethical or Read More
A last Will and Testament
By: Heidi McGee Esq. Recently, our LegalShield Department has seen a noticeable uptick in requests for consultations on Estate Planning matters, particularly as pertains to whether one’s circumstances recommend forming a Trust as a part of that Estate Plan. However, before assessing whether a Trust is a good fit, the conversation inevitably turns to whether or not the individual has a Last Will and Testament in Read More
Child Support
By: Mark Middlen, Esq. Parties, whether married or unmarried, have a financial responsibility for their minor children. That financial responsibility does not change if the parties split up. However, many times, the custodial parent is left to face that financial burden alone. At times like that you need Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC. For years, Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC. has been Read More
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Property Tax Assessment Alert
By: Katherine Macol, Esq. Notices of preliminary real property tax assessments are being sent by the following Connecticut municipalities: Ashford, Beacon Falls, Bridgeport, Clinton, Colebrook, Deep River, Durham, East Hampton, Derby, Ellington, Fairfield, Greenwich, Haddam, Hartland, Ledyard, Marlborough, Meriden, Middlebury, Milford, Newington, New Milford, North Stonington, Plymouth, Salisbury, Shelton, Read More
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