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...
Family Law
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...
How is spousal support determined?
Marriages end for all different kinds of reasons. There are several matters that a divorce agreement can outline, including how the former couple will divide up any shared assets, arrangements for child custody and spousal support. Spousal support, if needed,...
What happens to credit card debt in a Connecticut divorce?
The decision to end a marriage is difficult. Once made, couples in Connecticut have multiple decisions to make before they have completed their divorce. Questions such as who will stay in the family home and how child care will be divided are obvious. However, how...