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...
Family Law
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...
Connecticut Residents Have Divorce Options
A divorce terminates the legal relationship between two people who have been legally joined through marriage. While some readers may be familiar with the result of a divorce – the return of the parties to their single statuses – they may not know that Connecticut...
Family law decisions affect taxes as well
Many Connecticut couples going through a divorce do not understand how the decisions being made currently may affect them in the future. Child custody is one of the most contentious aspects of family law, as parents struggle to gain equal custody or fair child support...
Factors used to determine child custody post divorce
Each family in Connecticut is unique and no one besides the family really knows the dynamics inside the house. There may be outward appearances that seem similar to other families, but that does not mean every family is the same. How people parent their children...
Understanding who will get what in the divorce
Property division can be a challenging aspect of any divorce so it is useful to be familiar with how property is divided during the divorce process. Having a firm understanding of the property division process in Connecticut can help spouses divorcing there prioritize...
3 Attitudes that lead to successful co-parenting relationships
While working through a difficult situation, a common sentiment offered is, "If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know." It is a kind thing to say and most often appreciated, but also most often, there isn't anything that a person can do. In the end,...
Common misconceptions associated with a Connecticut divorce
There is no doubt that the overall status of individual relationships varies among couples in Connecticut. While there are many couples who remain happy and committed in their relationship, there are others who may be unhappy. Unfortunately, certain...
