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...
Divorce
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...
How routines help kids through divorce
Divorce is more than just separation. It changes your entire life – and the lives of those around you, especially your children. As you go through a divorce, you might worry about how to make things easier for your kids. You don’t want them to suffer, and you want...
What to do and what to avoid when creating a co-parenting plan
When a couple with minor children gets divorced, they face areas of adversity that childless divorcees or those with children who are of legal age will never know. Co-parenting may become the new reality for parents after divorce. The couples that make it work are...
