Ideally, divorce would mark the end of everything to do with your spouse. Once the divorce is finalized and you sign those dotted lines, you want to leave the court with a sigh of relief that you have finally cut ties with your ex. Unfortunately, some divorces are...

Family Law
Unique challenges of divorce on business owners
Your family has always been your number one priority, with your business being a close second. Unfortunately, your marriage is not quite working out. You’ve decided that the best way to go is to pursue a divorce. This is what’s best for you and your family overall....
Are the differences in your marriage irreconcilable?
You’ve been married for several years and there have been many ups and downs along the way. You had the honeymoon period in the beginning and as time went on you both faced some setbacks. This is a normal pattern for marriages to take. The important thing is that you...
How soon can you start dating after deciding to divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided that you want to get divorced, then you may be ready to move on. Some people feel comfortable dating right away, because their marriages have been struggling for a while. They feel that they’ve already mourned the loss of that...
Parental alienation isn’t always intentional, but it is harmful
Parental alienation is a phrase that refers to when a parent harms their child’s relationship with the other parent. Usually, this is intentional, such as if they start telling the child lies about the other parent or promise to give them gifts if they will snub the...
What happens to unused embryos in a Connecticut divorce?
As more women have pursued higher education and competitive careers, more married couples have waited longer in life to start a family. This trend has led to a rise in fertility treatments to help these couples grow their families. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a...
Divorce with kids may come later than you think
Getting divorced is common for couples who have children together. Often, the assumption is that these parents will have gotten married in their 20s and decided to split up in their 30s. Consider, for instance, the so-called seven-year-itch. A couple may get married...
Will you lose your inheritance when you decide to divorce?
When your parents passed away, they left you a significant inheritance. You were thrilled about the inheritance despite the situation, because it meant that you’d be better able to provide for your family. After you received it, you put that money into your joint bank...
Aftermath of divorce case puts spotlight on signs of abuse
Parents need to be available for their children. Although the legal minimum provision for parental care may be support payments, quality time for parents to focus on their children's upbringing is often considered a right for them. But there is no right for parents to...
New Connecticut law reduces probate court authority in family law
Connecticut uses a system of probate courts to help people access the basic functions of the law with relative ease. After all, courts should serve the needs of the people who need their help the most. Probate courts are where guardians, inheritors and many other...