You trust your spouse more than anyone, especially regarding confidential marital matters like finances. However, it is not uncommon for a spouse to commit financial infidelity. They lie about how much money they earn and how they spend it. Everything your spouse...
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3 mistakes drivers often make right after a serious car wreck
Having a plan for how to handle the aftermath of a car crash is important. Knowing who to call and how to communicate with an insurance provider, for example, can take some of the panic out of someone's initial response to this stressful situation. People often make...
3 roles that debt can play in a Connecticut divorce
Debt is an influential feature of the modern financial landscape. Few households can maintain a comfortable standard of living without taking on some degree of debt. Mortgages and car loans are necessary debts that households often cannot avoid, for example. People...
Does separation have any effect on a Connecticut divorce?
When spouses call it quits, it is common for some to delay the divorce petition and live apart and separately first. There could be several reasons why spouses haven’t gotten around to filing for divorce as soon as the relationship comes to an end, such as an...
How is the value of a house split in divorce?
Divorce brings a wave of complexities. One of which is determining the fate of a shared property, like a house. In Connecticut, the division of assets hinges on the state's "equitable distribution" approach. This method typically leads to a near-even 50/50 split....
Can a passenger seek compensation for a car crash injury?
A car crash can result in severe injuries with long-lasting implications. To help cover the cost of treatment and rehabilitation, you may generally file a claim against the responsible parties’ insurance provider, even if you are a passenger in one of the cars. It is...
2 educational issues divorcing Connecticut parents should discuss
Some of the responsibilities that parents have toward their children take longer to fulfill than others. For example, supporting a child in their attempt to secure an education can last well into adulthood, in many cases. Parents make decisions ranging from where...
3 reasons why filing a workers’ comp claim is worth the effort
Every worker, including part-time employees and those who fill seasonal positions at a business, can potentially receive workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job or a doctor diagnoses them with a health condition caused by their employment. Very few...
Connecticut bill addressing wrong-way vehicular collisions awaits governor’s approval
While rear-end collisions are the most common vehicular crashes in the U.S., frontal crashes are some of the deadliest types a driver can experience. According to the National Safety Council, frontal collisions led to 5,900 deaths across America in 2021 – just over...
Understanding Connecticut’s comparative negligence system
Following a motor vehicle collision with another car, you can file a lawsuit against the other driver to claim additional damages on top of any compensation their insurer can provide. Normally, if you sue another driver for car collision damages, you’d claim the full...