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...

Southport Connecticut Family Law Blog
Why a separate bank account doesn’t save divorce assets
When spouses get divorced, they naturally wonder how to protect their assets and their interests. Connecticut is an equitable distribution state. A divorcing spouse needs to identify marital assets and argue for fair distribution based on the law. Many spouses wonder...
Tips for dividing property during a divorce
The end of a marriage can be challenging in many respects. In some cases, estranged Connecticut couples agree on most of the issues but have a hard time when it comes to dividing up the possessions that they have accumulated. Know the components of most divorces...
What documents may help parents in child custody hearings?
Child custody cases could become more drawn-out and involved than either parent wishes. Achieving a favorable outcome in Connecticut family courts involves making statements as well as providing evidence that could help the cause, and there are several documents that...
Property division and retirement assets
There's no doubt that divorce can be a lengthy and difficult process to go through. Not only is your life suddenly turned upside down, but now you have to worry about protecting some of your most valuable assets. Understandably, people want to know their options. The...
Differences Between a Divorce Coach and Therapist
Divorce is a stressful process for everyone, so it is important to not neglect your own emotional needs during this time. In Southport, Connecticut you have options for the emotional assistance you need for a sense of support during this time. Choose between a divorce...
How might you lose custody of your child?
Not every parent in Connecticut is fit to raise a child. If the court deems an individual an unfit parent, that person might be looking at serious consequences. An unfit parent could lose child custody and visitation rights, have their parental rights terminated or...
Financial benefits of going through a divorce
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....
The effects of divorce on small businesses
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...
How do couples in push each other away during their marriage?
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...