The concept of joint custody has gained prominence as a viable option for divorced or separated parents. When it comes to making custody arrangements, choosing joint custody can offer numerous benefits for both parents and, more importantly, the children involved. Joint custody, also known as shared custody, is a custody arrangement in which parents share the responsibility of raising their…
Many aspects of day-to-day life abruptly change when one parent in a family files for divorce. All of a sudden, a child’s parents may live in separate households, which can create financial and practical challenges for the entire family. There will be more costs to cover with two separate households, and inevitably there will be disagreements about how the parents…
So you’ve decided to tell your spouse you want a divorce. Before you go any further it may be wise to do some preparation. The chaos of announcing you want a divorce could make clear thinking time harder to come by so it is useful to get a head start now. Here are some of the areas to start thinking…
One of the toughest parts of most co-parenting arrangements is that parents generally get to spend less time with their kids than they’d prefer. Even if kids reside with one parent most of the time, being away from them when it is their other parent’s turn for parenting time can understandably result in sadness for time lost. Thankfully, virtual visitation…
People in Connecticut who are gay or lesbianand who want to start a family like their heterosexual counterparts know that their road to parenthood may be long and arduous. However, the desire to enjoy this part of life is understandable and many have found ways to do this successfully. In fact, it appears that more people in gay or lesbian…
Navigating the emotional upheaval of a divorce can be challenging, and it’s essential to keep its impact from affecting your job performance. It’s best to think ahead and determine how you’re going to cope with the major changes that are coming. Around 44% of individuals included in research by the University of Minnesota stated their divorce negatively affected their ability…
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 the contributions made to your retirement account during your marriage do come from marital…
With the recent development out of Alabama affirming that frozen embryos have the same legal status as living children, questions arise about the consequences of advanced reproductive technologies. Part of the problem is that the fast-paced advances in reproductive options for parenthood have thus far outpaced any legislation or public policy that addresses the hard questions from the standpoint of…
The family courts in Connecticut deal with child custody cases every day. All of the circumstances in these cases are unique. Nonetheless, the law does provide uniform guidance on certain areas, such as the best interests of the child. The law regarding the best interest of the child is outlined in the Connecticut child custody statutes. Here are some of…
Some divorces bring out the worst in people. Vengeful spouses will look for any way to harm an ex, including denying their former partners as many assets as possible, even if it means spending them away or ruining them so they will be of no value. This kind of asset destruction is known as dissipation, and it is something that…