Divorce is never anyone’s first option. However, there are better and worse ways to end a marriage. For example, a contested divorce costs both sides more emotionally and financially. The most recent figures for Connecticut put the divorce rate at 1.6 per 1000...
Family Law
Alternatives to divorce offer privacy and other benefits
Ending a marriage is a stressful endeavor. A traditional divorce played out in court adds additional layers of stress and anxiety. Mediation and collaborative divorce are options for ending a marriage that put some of the control back into your hands. With a focus on...
3 FAQs about changing child support payments in Connecticut
After your divorce, a judge may have approved a child support payment plan that took a variety of factors into account. In addition to your respective incomes, the court may have considered your health, ages and the needs of your children. However, as life brings...
What is marital waste and how does it affect property division?
When divorcing spouses cannot reach an agreement about how to divide property, a court will apply applicable state law and issue a ruling. Judges try to make rulings that are fair and reasonable to both parties. If one spouse substantially wasted marital property, it...
Choose collaboration and avoid going to war over your divorce
Many couples think that the only route to divorce is through the courtroom. However, a less stressful option is available outside of court. Collaborative divorce helps couples avoid the hostility that often accompanies litigation. Litigation issues If you and your...
What factors influence child custody in Connecticut?
Connecticut parents who decide to divorce must reach a custody arrangement that serves their children's best interests. They can either draft a parenting plan together for court approval or have the judge decide. Review the child custody process and the factors that...
What will the state do to help with unpaid child support?
After a divorce, you may feel as though you have little support. If the other parent only shows up occasionally for visitation, you may not have much time to take care of your house or advance your career. You probably need child support in order to provide everything...
Divorce mediation, open communication and future benefits
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you have options to consider other than a possibly contentious court battle. One of those options is mediation. This process focuses on open communication, which provides benefits for future family...
Retirement assets impact Connecticut divorces
Many Connecticut residents have significant assets that include retirement accounts and similar financial assets. The older a person is, the more valuable their retirement assets often become, and those assets often provide retirement income for spousal and family...
How does the court determine the best interests of a child?
If your divorce results in a dispute over child custody, the court will determine the arrangement based on the best interests of your children. Even though the judge will treat your case individually, he or she will approach it with the idea that your children will...
