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...
Co-parenting considerations
Parents in Connecticut who are going through a separation should spend some time creating a detailed written child custody plan. Even if parents are on the same page at the start of a divorce or separation, feelings may change as parents begin experiencing some of the...
Child support in Connecticut
Taking care of the children’s financial needs is one of the biggest challenges after a couple divorces. A custodial parent may face the possibility that their one income will have to provide support instead of the double income from two parents. But Connecticut family...
How do courts determine an “equitable share” of property?
It can be a painful, emotional experience when a married couple decides to divorce, but many people are surprised to find that the actual process of divorce itself can be quite dry and technical. This is especially true for couples without young children, where the...
Consider alternative when discussing 50-50 custody
The easiest custody solution in Connecticut may not necessarily be the best one as far as the children are concerned. Parents have traditionally alternated weeks between their homes in a 50-50 split. Now, experts are beginning to advise that this is not the most...
