People in a marriage usually ask themselves a lot of questions when they're thinking that divorce is a possibility. How can I prevent it? How did we get here? What's the best way to approach the possibility with my spouse? If someone gets here, there may be one...

Property Division
Poverty and divorce linked in research results
It is reasonable for people who live in Connecticut to be worried about their finances if or when they get divorced. The impact of splitting assets and finding how to support oneself on a solo income after becoming accustomed to a married income lifestyle is no easy...
Can you keep your 401k?
As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Southport, you likely have already resigned yourself to the fact that you will likely lose (or at least see your ownership diminish in) some assets. You may not be ready, however, to include your 401k amongst them. While...
How should we handle debt during our divorce?
If you and your spouse in Connecticut have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, you will now face the challenge of figuring out how to split up your assets and move forward with two single lives. A lot of attention is given to property division...
Your mortgage during a divorce
When couples in Connecticut get divorced and they own a home together, they often put a lot of time and emotional energy into figuring out what to do with their house. However, some of that time and energy should also be directed toward the mortgage. That is because...
Tax law flips alimony liability on its head
Divorced or would-be divorced couples in Connecticut may want to take note about a change that is looming regarding how spousal support payments will be taxed once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act goes into full effect on January 1, 2019. As explained by the Internal...
Alimony and tax responsibility
Connecticut spouses who are considering a divorce this year or possibly next year in 2019 should take the time to evaluate a rather significant change in the tax code that may have major implications for the outcome of their divorce settlement. As explained by...
Understanding the QDRO in a divorce
Residents in Connecticut who get divorced know that there will be many new things to learn and decisions to make. One of the difficult parts of ending a marriage is deciding how the couple's assets and debts will be split between both parties. It is important for...