It’s said that everything has its season or time – and that’s also true of divorce. A University of Washington study confirmed something that family law offices already knew to be true: August is a big month for new divorce filings. Why does the end of summer coincide with the end of so many marriages? It turns out that there…
The concept of joint custody has gained prominence as a viable option for divorced or separated parents. When it comes to making custody arrangements, choosing joint custody can offer numerous benefits for both parents and, more importantly, the children involved. Joint custody, also known as shared custody, is a custody arrangement in which parents share the responsibility of raising their…
Connecticut parents who get divorced know that they must still find a way to work together for the benefit of their joint children. This is definitely a task that can be easier said than done. However, with the right level of consciousness and focus on the children’s needs first, it can be done positively for all involved. Today’s Parent magazine…
Many people in Connecticut are aware that the generation known as the millennials is responsible for leading a variety of changes in society and this includes in the realm of marriage and divorce. Some new information from a study conducted by a researcher at the University of Maryland as well as data from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers corroborates…
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 happens when you suspect your spouse is hiding assets to avoid a fair distribution? Different ways assets can be hidden Hiding assets is…
You may have given up your career to care for your family shortly after marriage or agreed to play homemaker while your spouse brings home the bacon. Since you are financially dependent on your spouse, you may be entitled to spousal support, otherwise referred to as alimony. Alimony is meant to limit or mitigate the impact of a divorce on…
You took a new job because you would be paid far more than you were at your previous position. You felt like this would create financial stability and help you provide for your family. If anything, you felt like this would make your marriage much stronger. But now you’ve been at that job for a year, and you certainly feel…
When you decide to get divorced, you typically get to keep separate assets, and you have to divide marital assets. Separate assets may have been purchased prior to your wedding, but everything after the date of your marriage likely counts as a marital asset – with a few exceptions for an inheritance, some family heirlooms and things of this nature.…
The end of summer can often be a busy time for families in Connecticut who have school-aged children. People may try to fit in the last of the summer fun activities while also needing to get prepared for that eventual first day of school. For parents who are separated or divorced, there is also the need to figure out how…
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 their marriage due to wealth. Here is how this can happen. Financial infidelity…