Divorce can be an emotionally difficult and draining process for anyone. The stakes can get bigger if it involves high net worth assets, and the process may not be so straightforward. Technically, such a divorce deals with the same issues that arise in typical divorce...
Divorce & High Asset Divorce
What are the acceptable grounds to get a divorce in Connecticut?
When getting a divorce is your only solution, many in Southport, Connecticut, wonder how to start the proceedings. Some of the questions these residents have include: How long will it take to complete the divorce? Am I eligible to receive alimony? How do courts make...
Determining your expenses when seeking alimony
You've likely heard the saying that relationships involve a lot of give and take. That's often the theme that underlies a situation in which a spouse decides to sacrifice their career to move somewhere new for their spouse’s job. Spouses may also give up their careers...
Can co-business owners work together after divorce?
If you and your spouse started a business together, a divorce can get very complicated. You’re not just losing your spouse, but also someone you work with and depend on professionally every day. The most obvious solution may be to sell the company to someone else,...
What happens to a valuable art collection during a divorce?
Connecticut is home to some of the most extensive private art collections in the country. Paintings can be worth thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars. Art is also a great investment that you can see appreciate over time. So, what happens to the...
Do non-standard work schedules lead to divorce?
For many workers, each week means five days of working from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, there are those in occupations with much less standard schedules. For instance, truck drivers may be on the road for days or even weeks at a time. Firefighters may work...
How the timing of your divorce may delay your retirement
Researchers at Boston College's Center for Retirement Research initiated a study into the impact that divorce had on retirement in 2018. The study's authors concluded that couples who divorce later in life often struggle to hold on to their retirement accounts. You...
What income do judges consider when awarding alimony?
There are various reasons why a husband or wife may request alimony of their spouse when they divorce. It's most common for this to happen when one of the spouses paused their career to support the other's career endeavors or care for the home and raise the children....
3 signs it may be time to divorce
Every marriage has its ups and downs. You can have arguments that seem unresolvable. One of you could be unfaithful. Or you can fall out of love and wonder what you ever saw in each other. Yet, these do not necessarily mean your marriage is irretrievable. Many couples...
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 financial...