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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…
Child custody and relocation of a minor
There are a number of relatively commonplace occurrences that arise following the issuance of an initial child custody order in a Connecticut divorce that warrant a reconsideration of the order. One desire to change an existing custody order can stem from one parent wanting to…
Divorce pitfalls to avoid for older adults
Older adults who go through the divorce process in Connecticut should be aware of several pitfalls that people in their age group might be particularly vulnerable to. Divorce can be costly, and older adults may have less time in the workforce to make up for…
Many misunderstand how divorce affects Social Security
Marital property refers to assets jointly owned by two spouses. Retirement accounts and income are assets subject to division and distribution during a divorce, which includes Social Security income when one spouse earns significantly more than the other. Connecticut family law allows the spouse who…
Keeping up a job during a divorce
In a Connecticut divorce, the mechanics of the process are not the only thing with which one needs to concern themselves. If they are employed, they must continue to do their job with skill. If not, they could be at risk of losing their job…
When is it time to get a divorce?
During these difficult times, it may be hard for some Connecticut couples to determine whether they are going through a temporary rough patch or whether the problem is something deeper. Before rushing to a divorce, there are some questions that you should ask yourself and…
Preserving sanity in a divorce
When a divorce is stuck in the Connecticut court system, it is an all-encompassing event for the parties involved. However, it does not have to be this way. People should be proactive about taking care of themselves during the divorce, and this goes beyond just…
Bitcoin: the electronic way to hide assets during a divorce
If you and your high-asset spouse are embroiled in a Connecticut divorce, you may worry or even suspect that (s)he is hiding assets so as to slant the property settlement in his or her favor. Hiding assets is nothing new for spiteful and/or greedy spouses…
Arbitration in a high net worth divorce
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally charged time, made even more complicated and stressful when the couple going through the divorce has a high net worth. With financial futures at stake, decisions made during the divorce process are absolutely critical. When a couple is unable…
The FAFSA and custodial parent
College financial aid applications can be confusing for both you and your children. Even some that may seem relatively easy, such as the FAFSA, are full of nuances you and your child may not have considered. For example, who is the “custodial” parent? It could…
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