One of the most common reasons that couples in Connecticut give as to why they are seeking divorce is financial disagreements and hardship. Issues with money can lead to couples becoming increasingly worried about their financial livelihood after the divorce is done....
Divorce takes a toll on families in many ways. It's stressful and expensive to dissolve a marriage. What many people in Connecticut don't realize, though, is that divorce can also have impacts on businesses. Anyone who owns a company or works for a family business...
While divorce can seem like it came out of nowhere, it was usually preceded by months or years of the couple gradually pushing each other away. People can become angry or resentful of their partner, and instead of talking to them about the issue directly, they expect...
Marital property refers to assets jointly owned by two spouses. Retirement accounts and income are assets subject to division and distribution during a divorce, which includes Social Security income when one spouse earns significantly more than the other. Connecticut...
Saving up for a child's college education can be challenging, and divorce makes the process even more difficult. Here's what divorced parents should do to make sure they have a sizeable college fund for their child when he or she turns 18. How can divorced parents...
Gender stereotypes suggest that women are generally more eager to get married than men. However, researchers have found that females are also the driving force behind most divorces. About seven out of 10 divorce cases in Connecticut and around the country are...
When a Connecticut couple gets divorced over the age of 50, it is known as a "gray divorce." While younger couples may fight about the children in a divorce, the issues for older couples will largely revolve around money and assets. The implications for this divorce...
Someone might divorce his or her spouse for irreconcilable differences that have nothing to do with finances. During the divorce proceedings, however, matters related to finances emerge. Newfound financial responsibilities could prove overwhelming. However, help might...
When any couple is going through a divorce, one of the most important steps is determining the value of all the marital assets, including business ventures. Connecticut places no limitations on the types of property that are subject to division in a divorce. If one...
During a divorce, one of the greatest sources of fear and anxiety for parents is the well-being of their children, including how often parents will get to see them. With most parenting plans including some version of joint custody, parents in Connecticut have many...
