When your parents passed away, they left you a significant inheritance. You were thrilled about the inheritance despite the situation, because it meant that you’d be better able to provide for your family. After you received it, you put that money into your joint bank...
Researchers at Boston College's Center for Retirement Research initiated a study into the impact that divorce had on retirement in 2018. The study's authors concluded that couples who divorce later in life often struggle to hold on to their retirement accounts. You...
There are various reasons why a husband or wife may request alimony of their spouse when they divorce. It's most common for this to happen when one of the spouses paused their career to support the other's career endeavors or care for the home and raise the children....
The property division proceedings in your divorce establish your financial future for your life after marriage. The courts usually try their best to be reasonable and fair in the way that they split property. Unfortunately, your spouse could try to make property...
Every marriage has its ups and downs. You can have arguments that seem unresolvable. One of you could be unfaithful. Or you can fall out of love and wonder what you ever saw in each other. Yet, these do not necessarily mean your marriage is irretrievable. Many couples...
There are a number of relatively commonplace occurrences that arise following the issuance of an initial child custody order in a Connecticut divorce that warrant a reconsideration of the order. One desire to change an existing custody order can stem from one parent...
In Connecticut child custody cases, it is not uncommon for fathers to feel as if their role is secondary. It is especially challenging if the couple is not married. Fathers who want to play an active role in a child’s life should know their rights. By understanding...
Older adults who go through the divorce process in Connecticut should be aware of several pitfalls that people in their age group might be particularly vulnerable to. Divorce can be costly, and older adults may have less time in the workforce to make up for financial...
A divorce is often the most difficult event of a person’s life. It becomes much more difficult when there are minor children involved. If you are dealing with an impending divorce, you may be wondering which factors Connecticut courts take into account when deciding...
The divorce process, as some Connecticut residents discover, can be full of surprises, especially financial ones. One way to prepare for them is by making a financial plan that begins even before you announce your intentions to seek a divorce. What to do before the...
