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,...
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...
Negotiating custody matters can be one of the most emotional and challenging prospects of a Connecticut divorce. Parents often worry about how the end of their marriage may limit their time with their children. Therefore, it is common for both adults in a family to...
When most Connecticut residents complete their divorces, they hope they never need to see the inside of a courtroom again. Unfortunately, most lives do not proceed in straight lines, even after an emotionally taxing divorce. Lives often change unexpectedly, and the...
Child support enforcement is important for children who have a right to financial support from their parents, and for parents and families generally. There are times when child support needs to be enforced, which is why parents should be familiar with the different...
Like other states, Connecticut courts use Child Support Guidelines which apply state-wide. The point of these Guidelines is to make sure that child support orders stay relatively consistent across the state. They are also there to ensure that the child support ordered...
Divorce is painful for everyone involved, but especially for children. When it comes to a custody battle, it is important to remember that no matter the outcome, both parties will still want to have a relationship with the children once it’s over. Connecticut has...
While many people love living here, Connecticut is a small state surrounded by many large metropolitan areas. As a result, Connecticut families may have to pack up and move to another state for a job opportunity or other reasons. Like other states, Connecticut parents...
While it is the season of joy and togetherness, it is also a time of year that divorced or separated families may find it difficult to navigate the holidays, especially with COVID-19 still plaguing us. For most parents, it is paramount that they spend the holidays...
