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 children about divorce, it’s essential to prepare. Discuss how to present the situation with your spouse, aiming for a unified message. Keep…
As countless Connecticut residents going through divorce are aware, the process can present seemingly endless obstacles. This is especially true for ex-spouses with children. While a child’s best interest is generally top priority in child custody arrangements, the details of these laws can vary from state to state. Untangling the fine print of child custody laws is often a challenge…
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, dating during your divorce can be problematic. You may be entirely…
When you are the parent with more obligations to your children, child support from your ex will help you make ends meet. Although the parent paying child support likely complains that it affects their finances, as the one receiving it, you know that child support isn’t very much. It doesn’t come anywhere close to covering the costs for the clothing,…
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 to the process. This guide discusses how social media can negatively affect you during your divorce:…
Divorce is a major financial upheaval. While dividing up assets is often the focal point of divorce proceedings, equal attention must be given to debts. Failure to address debts can have long-lasting ramifications for both parties. Debt acquired during a marriageis generally considered marital debt, so both parties are responsible. Even if a court assigns responsibility for paying off a…
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…
As our society evolves, more and more people in Connecticut are opening their eyes to the various ways via which people can become parents. Certainly gay and lesbian couples need to look outside of traditional reproduction between partners to become parents but even a heterosexual couple may find themselves unable to conceive a child or to successfully carry a baby…
Mediation is efficient and effective. When two parties share a common goal of wanting to reach a solution for pending issues, mediation is extremely beneficial. A successful mediation session begins with identifying the issues that need to be addressed and ends with a written agreement by the parties. Instead of wasting time in court waiting to be heard, when you…
Mediation is quickly becoming a preferred method for resolving family court cases. Most family law matters cannot be resolved with a simple answer. Unfortunately, many times when you litigate, you receive an order that doesn’t actually address all of your underlying issues presented to the court. Your case deserves proper time and attention. In order to effectively work through problems…