When a court finalizes a divorce, annulment or legal separation, it has the power to divide the couple's property between them. This includes the ability to transfer ownership of real estate – like the family home – from one spouse to the other or even to a third...
Finalizing a divorce can take at least two to four months or even more. One contributing reason is that judges do not set divorce trial dates immediately. Moreover, Connecticut courts wait at least 90 days from the official case start before deciding on a trial date....
After much thought, you have accepted that your marriage is no longer working. Having decided that divorce is the best way forward, you might wonder if there is any advantage to filing first. Being the one to initiate the divorce complaint may offer some initial...
Going through a divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster, affecting you, your former spouse and your children. To an infant or young child, the trauma can be severe, causing or arising from various factors, such as separation anxiety. It may seem common among kids,...
Social media is convenient these days, especially for staying in touch with family, friends, and acquaintances, and keeping up to date with the lives of people you care about. Unfortunately for divorcing couples, their social media activity could impact their divorce...
Mediation can protect your children from a contentious divorce process. If you are planning to co-parent, mediation can be more convenient than traditional litigation for all parties involved. What is mediation and what are its benefits? Mediation is a dispute...
When couples decide to part ways in Connecticut, they often imagine lengthy courtroom battles, bitter disputes and angry lawyers screaming at each other. But what if there was a less confrontational path? This is where mediation comes in. While not a mandatory part of...
Dividing assets during the divorce can be arduous, especially if emotions run high between parties. Deciding what to do about specific types of assets can be challenging when the divorcing couple has contradicting wishes, complicating the process. This scenario can...
The term “legal grounds” typically refers to the basis or justification under the law that supports a party’s position or action in a dispute. Legal grounds are the foundation of legal actions, such as filing a lawsuit, defending against a claim or enforcing a right....
Divorced parents usually have schedules to follow for their parenting time. Typically, a standard schedule is used for most of the year. There’s also likely to be a special schedule for holidays. Additionally, there may be a schedule for breaks from school. While...
