You may hear that the divorce rate, except for those in their 50s and older, has consistently been falling in the United States. This is often painted as a dramatic change showing that young people have more stable marriages. But is that really what is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 collection…
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…
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 may find it…
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…
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…