The decision to get divorced is hard, even more so if you have concerns about how you’ll manage without your spouse’s assets and income. In Connecticut, the courts may award one party alimony if they believe they need it to support themselves. Alimony can be temporary...
Divorce
When are the grounds for divorce in Connecticut?
Connecticut is a state is which the law recognizes for fault and no fault divorce. Family courts in the state grant a decree for dissolution of marriage or a decree of legal separation based on certain grounds that are defined in law. The grounds for divorce can be...
Who gets the credit card points in a divorce?
Couples usually begin the divorce process by outlining the assets they own separately and jointly, in order to determine who gets what in property division. If Connecticut couples are able to make important property divisions on their own, it can ease the divorce for...
Should I settle or litigate my divorce?
Ending a marriage can be a complicated and emotional time. In most cases, divorcing spouses want to make the process as easy as possible, especially when they have children. But that can be easier said than done when disputes arise over distributing marital property...
Basic information about QDROs
When a couple is going through a divorce, they often know that they will need to divide their property and there may be decisions to make regarding child custody. However, they may not be aware of the requirements of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) and its...
Using an appraiser to value property in a Connecticut divorce
Residents of Connecticut who are contemplating ending their marriages have a number of concerns. Except for the custody and support of minor children, the most important issue is the division of marital assets. Couples without significant assets can often reach an...
Do divorces have to end up in court?
Divorce is one of the most painful and emotionally charged experiences that a couple can go through. Many discussions that take place during the divorce proceeding often reveal the same power struggles that led the couple to this point in the first place. Issues like...
What will happen to my 401(k) after divorce?
Many residents of Connecticut have active 401(k) plans through their employers. Others may have different types of retirement plans, such as a pension or a defined contribution plan. A lot of people in the New London area and the other communities of Eastern...
How do you tell your child about the divorce?
When parents divorce, everyone in the family ends up affected by it. You and your co-parent have a lot of emotional work to do. The toll of divorce is often very physically and mentally draining. As parents, you likely spend most of your time and energy on your...
How does Connecticut consider pets during divorce?
Only a few states have ruled on custody decisions for pets after a divorce. Connecticut is not one of them. Connecticut, like most states, views pets under the law as material property -- the same as your house or furniture. The legal system is moving toward a better...
