Divorce is never easy, but it can be even more difficult when children are caught in the middle. There is often a lot of tension and bitterness between the parents, and one parent can sometimes try to turn the child against the other. If you're going through a divorce...
Sharing custody usually looks like alternating parenting time. Your children spend Monday and Tuesday with you and then Wednesday and Thursday with your ex. Such shared custody arrangements allow both parents to remain in contact with the children while also...
When the romantic relationship that involves a child comes to an end, it is likely the court will make a ruling on custody arrangement as well as child support payment. Child support payment is meant to ensure the child’s financial needs (education, food,...
When both parties have come to the realization that the relationship is over, things can start to take a turn for the worst. Often, both spouses begin to feel bitter, which can turn divorce into a competition. When a divorce becomes adversarial, one spouse may start...
There is a presumption of paternity in Connecticut that applies to married couples. If your wife has a child during your marriage, your name automatically goes on the birth certificate unless you take steps to prevent that from happening. Even if you suspected that...
The property settlement phase of your divorce is likely to be the second-most fraught and contentious part of the process (families with minor children report custody battles as the first). Connecticut is one of the majority of states that operate under equitable...
When a couple decides to divorce or separate, the court may direct the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. This payment is intended to ensure that the child’s expenses such as food, clothing, housing and healthcare are met. However,...
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...
Parenting after you split up with your child’s other parent can be a challenge. It’s imperative that you work together to come up with the terms of the parenting plan. This can help everyone to adjust to the new way of life a little easier. There are several ways...
In Connecticut, there are three kinds of alimony. The first is pendent lite, which is temporary support awarded during the divorce process. The second type is permanent alimony, which is created at the end of the divorce proceedings. This may not actually be permanent...
