With housing costs as high as they are, more and more divorcing couples are facing the question, “How do you move on when you can’t afford to move out?” Whether you’re just biding your time until the home is sold and the proceeds divided or you and your ex are trying to share living space to make co-parenting easier, there…
One of the main decisions a court makes when it comes to children is child support payments. Child support is a payment from one parent to another to assist with the care of the children. Usually, the parent who the children live with receives the payment and the other parent pays it. The court uses the Connecticut Child Support and…
After many discussions, you and your spouse have decided that you’re going to get divorced. It’s time to begin dividing your lives. Since you have a shared bank account, you’re considering closing that account and starting one under your own name. In many ways, this is a wise and necessary step. For instance, many couples will separate while they get…
If you have spent the summer divorcing, then you and your child might be looking forward to their return to school. It can free up your time, which may have been in short supply as you juggled caring for your child with handling the divorce and your other responsibilities. As for your child, they may be looking forward to returning…
As the new year rolls around, it’s time for co-parents to review and refresh their parenting plans. Why? A parenting plan, essentially a roadmap for raising children post-divorce or separation, benefits greatly from regular assessments and updates and the start of each new year is a great time to engage in these efforts. The practice of reviewing one’s parenting plan…
Like many in Southport, you may find it hard to understand the notion of your 401k being an asset that is subject to property division. After all, your account is any available through your employer and is typically supported solely by your income (as well as any matching funds offered by your employer). Why, then, would it be considered a…
In Connecticut child custody cases, one parent may be awarded physical custody while the other parent is granted visitation rights. The precise nature of the custody arrangement depends on the best interests of the child. Nonetheless, it is not always feasible for the non-custodial parent to have unsupervised access. Supervised visitation allows non-custodial parents to see their children in a…
There is virtually no aspect of the divorce process that is easy for individual spouses to navigate. Yet, it is undeniable that some aspects of this undertaking tend to be more challenging than others. For example, if you and your spouse need to divide significant marital assets, it is unlikely that this process will be straightforward. As a result, it…
Divorce is undoubtedly a life-changing event that can bring about various challenges, especially when there are children in the picture. As a responsible parent, navigating the territory of new romantic relationships after divorcing requires sensitivity, open communication and a clear understanding of your child’s emotional needs. Below is a quick guide through discussing new relationships with your child, addressing their…
Discussing divorce with children is a challenging yet necessary task. The conversation’s emotional gravity can make it difficult, but parents can help their children navigate this tough situation with careful planning, compassion and honesty. Before talking to your children about divorce, it’s essential to prepare. Discuss how to present the situation with your spouse, aiming for a unified message. Keep…