Divorce is an emotionally and financially challenging process, especially when numerous assets are involved. Connecticut requires the equitable distribution of marital property to ensure neither spouse is left with an economic disadvantage after the divorce. But what...
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Divorce and parental mental health
Divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. One common question that often comes up is who the kids will live with. Sometimes, one parent alleges that the other parent would struggle to raise the kids on their own because of mental illness and asks...
How do you divide custody of a pet during divorce?
Getting divorced can be difficult if you have children and you have to split up custody. You and the other co-parent have to work together to find a custody arrangement, or the court can decide how you should split up parenting time and decision-making power. Another...
Why would financial success lead to divorce?
Many people see financial success as a positive for their relationship. For instance, maybe they’ve heard that divorce is more likely after job loss, which is true. Perhaps they’re just thinking about how financial stress often causes couples to have conflicts that...
Divorce can still happen if there’s no conflict
Conflict in a relationship often leads to divorce if couples can not resolve these disputes on their own. The disputes themselves could also drive a wedge between the two individuals so that they do not have the same romantic connection they had before. One way that...
Co-parenting in the age of social media
Social media adds a new layer of complexity to the already challenging co-parenting dynamic. Social media platforms can impact a co-parenting relationship in various ways, both positively and negatively. Navigating this digital landscape requires careful consideration...
Divorce could happen because of your commute
If you ask people why divorce happens, they’ll cite a multitude of reasons. Infidelity. Financial troubles. Stress and conflict. Getting married too young. The list goes on and on. One thing that you may not have suspected, however, is your daily commute. Some reports...
Reviewing your parenting plan as a new year begins
As the new year rolls around, it’s time for co-parents to review and refresh their parenting plans. Why? A parenting plan, essentially a roadmap for raising children post-divorce or separation, benefits greatly from regular assessments and updates and the start of...
Why are joint child custody arrangements so common?
Child custody cases are rarely a winner-takes-all scenario. Both parents end up sharing responsibility for the upbringing of the children after divorce in most cases, which is commonly referred to as joint custody. It means you are likely to share legal and physical...
Should you close a bank account during a divorce?
After many discussions, you and your spouse have decided that you’re going to get divorced. It’s time to begin dividing your lives. Since you have a shared bank account, you’re considering closing that account and starting one under your own name. In many ways, this...