Marital property division can be a complex and emotionally charged aspect of divorce proceedings. The process involves the equitable distribution of assets and debts acquired during a marriage, and it can significantly impact the financial well-being of both parties...

Southport Connecticut Family Law Blog
3 ways someone’s job can impact Connecticut custody decisions
Many aspects of day-to-day life abruptly change when one parent in a family files for divorce. All of a sudden, a child’s parents may live in separate households, which can create financial and practical challenges for the entire family. There will be more costs to...
Why you should avoid social media during your divorce
Some people going through a divorce use social media to express their feelings or seek support from people in online communities in similar situations. The use of social media during a divorce is widely discouraged, as it can affect the outcome and someone's response...
Talking to your child about new relationships after divorcing
Divorce is undoubtedly a life-changing event that can bring about various challenges, especially when there are children in the picture. As a responsible parent, navigating the territory of new romantic relationships after divorcing requires sensitivity, open...
Can I pay child support in cash in Connecticut?
Most often, a child support order is issued when a divorce involves minor children, although it can also be issued under certain circumstances. This order ensures that the child’s day-to-day living needs (food, shelter, clothing, education and healthcare) are taken...
Do you have to split an inheritance in divorce?
If you’re getting divorced, you have to divide your assets. One of the most valuable assets that you own could be an inheritance. In fact, many people find that their inheritance is more valuable than the other assets that they purchased themselves. In other words,...
What are the dangers of dating during divorce?
Your marriage is officially over – or it will be, once all the negotiations are done and the paperwork is all signed and properly filed. You’ve mentally moved on, and life is short, so why not take a chance on a new relationship if the opportunity is there? Well,...
What should you do about your artwork in your divorce?
When you’ve been married for some time, you’ve built a life together that includes buying things you both benefit from. From big, practical purchases like cars and houses, to those which decorate life such as jewelry and artwork. If you’ve accrued a significant...
Finances can contribute to divorce
Divorce cases are unique from the root. Different factors can contribute to it, and money is among them. However, in most cases, financial struggle can be the first guess when a couple divorces because of money. But the opposite can also be true. A couple can dissolve...
Tips for telling your children you’re divorcing
Discussing divorce with children is a challenging yet necessary task. The conversation's emotional gravity can make it difficult, but parents can help their children navigate this tough situation with careful planning, compassion and honesty. Before talking to your...