Some divorces bring out the worst in people. Vengeful spouses will look for any way to harm an ex, including denying their former partners as many assets as possible, even if it means spending them away or ruining them so they will be of no value. This kind of asset destruction is known as dissipation, and it is something that Connecticut spouses planning a divorce should watch for.
Your mortgage during a divorce
When couples in Connecticut get divorced and they own a home together, they often put a lot of time and emotional energy into figuring out what to do with their house. However, some of that time and energy should also be directed toward the mortgage. That is because banks do not look at houses and mortgages as one in the same but as two distinct things. This becomes very important when one spouse wants to keep the house.
Increase in parenthood for gay couples
Over the past couple of decades, gay and lesbian residents in Connecticut and around the nation have seen some improvements in their ability to live their lives fully. The legalization of same-sex marriage is just one example of this. While the changes may be slower than many would like, they are happening and now there are more gay and lesbian couples who are able to realize their dreams of having a family.
