Marital property division can be a complex and emotionally charged aspect of divorce proceedings. The process involves the equitable distribution of assets and debts acquired during a marriage, and it can significantly impact the financial well-being of both parties...

Property Division
Do you have to split an inheritance in divorce?
If you’re getting divorced, you have to divide your assets. One of the most valuable assets that you own could be an inheritance. In fact, many people find that their inheritance is more valuable than the other assets that they purchased themselves. In other words,...
Should you keep your marital home during your divorce?
When a couple ends their marriage, they must untangle all the assets they accumulated while they were together. This process is known as property division, and it can be very contentious. If you own a home together, one of the most pressing questions you will seek...
2 questions to ask about the division process during divorce
Have you been married for years and just recently filed for divorce? As you may know, divorce is a complicated process, particularly the asset and property division process. Asset division can be complicated, immensely emotional and time-consuming. Many people fear...
Can you both keep your beloved vacation home in a divorce?
It may not have been difficult for you and your soon-to-be ex to decide what to do with your family home – whether it was to sell it or for one of you to buy the other out. Your vacation home, however, is another matter. You both want to keep it. Whether it’s a home...
Is deferred compensation on the table in a Connecticut divorce?
It can take weeks of careful review and frustrating negotiations to reach a property division settlement that works for you and your spouse. For many couples contemplating divorce in Connecticut, separating their financial resources will be one of the most challenging...
Financial matters to consider during a divorce
A divorce is a huge change in a person’s life, and it’s one that needs to be handled carefully so it doesn’t turn into a pitfall. One of the most important things you can do when you divorce is to take an honest look at your financial state. There are several factors...
Who has to pay the credit card bills after a divorce?
It is never easy to split up your finances and households after a divorce. Many couples spend decades together and share almost all of their possessions. They may also have shared or commingled debts. Your household credit card balances could be a significant...
How to tell if your spouse has cryptocurrency as you divorce
A recent CNBC article indicates that around 20 million people own as much as $2 trillion in cryptocurrency in the United States right now. Most people who own this digital currency invested in it partly because cryptocurrencies have gone largely unregulated for the...
Do you have to pay for your ex’s pre-filing shopping spree?
You and your spouse's behaviors may change significantly as you near divorce. Neither of you may be on your best behavior anymore. In fact, it's not uncommon for those considering divorce to be outright mean and petty with one another. One of the more common ways...