Category Archives: Divorce
Social media and divorce proceedings
Social media allows people to communicate with friends, family and business associates. Unfortunately, it may cause trouble for spouses involved in divorce proceedings. A Connecticut judge could make decisions based on information presented on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or another account. Perhaps anyone going through a…
Using arbitration when getting divorced can be highly beneficial
When you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce in Connecticut, you can choose to utilize litigation or arbitration. Using arbitration may be a better option if you prefer a streamlined process, privacy and lower cost. Choosing the arbitration process for divorce If…
What to know about a final divorce decree
After resolving the issues related to your divorce, a final decree will be issued. If you settled the divorce in court, a Connecticut judge will typically issue and sign such a document. Ideally, you will review the document carefully to ensure that it is structured…
How to focus on your kids during your divorce
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially difficult for children. They often feel caught in the middle and don’t know who to turn to. You must focus on your kids and make them your number one priority during this time. Here are a…
Six tips for creating a successful co-parenting relationship
Sorting out family law issues can be tough. If you’re going through a divorce, then property division can play a significant role in your post-marriage dissolution stability. But more importantly, your child custody arrangement might affect the time that you spend with and the relationship…
Do you suspect that your spouse is hiding assets from you?
If you’re like most divorcing individuals in Connecticut, then you may have some strong concerns about the impact that your marriage dissolution is going to have on your finances. While Connecticut is an equitable distribution state, meaning that marital assets should be divided in a…
What legal issues might come up in your divorce case?
When couples in Connecticut begin a divorce case, they likely do quite a bit of research on their own to determine what the possible outcomes might be in their own case. However, each case is unique, with different facts and different issues to address. So,…
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…
Could I obtain lifetime alimony?
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…
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 both…
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 or…
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)…
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 agreement on the division…
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…
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