Hartford Divorce Law Blog
What is protected as separate property in a Connecticut divorce?
Property or asset division is often one of the more contested areas in a Connecticut divorce. Both spouses may have assets that they hope to retain, and neither may agree with the demands or wishes of the other. As you may already know, Connecticut utilizes the...
You may doubt your divorce
Divorce is complicated. You don’t always know exactly what you want or what you should do. It can be hard, emotionally, and you may doubt it and second-guess yourself. Sometimes, people assume that they’ll be 100% confident when they decide to end the marriage....
How courts determine what is in the best interest of the child
For parents going through a divorce, there is often a lot of anxiety about child custody. During this period of family change, it can feel as though those decisions are out of your hands. In establishing a child custody plan, the courts say they are looking out for...
Why do car accidents happen?
The first key to avoiding car accidents is simple: Understand why they happen. When you know what causes accidents, you can often improve your own driving by focusing on safety. You may also be able to avoid accidents when you understand the types of mistakes others...
Ensure your child support keeps up with supporting your child
Life can change quickly, and it may be hard for your child support arrangement to keep up. But if it was ordered by the courts, you’ll probably need to prove to them that it’s time for a change. Around half of the 13.6 million custodial parents in the country have a...
Essential elements of a parenting plan
As a parent, the choice to seek a divorce is a difficult one, since it will have a significant impact on your children’s lives. When parents work together toward building and maintaining a cooperative and constructive relationship, children can usually adjust to the...
3 safety tips for motorcyclists
It is very important that you make safety a priority when you ride a motorcycle. Riding a bike can be a thrilling activity, but one mistake could have catastrophic results. Motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles on the road and lack exterior protection. This...
Getting into the Connecticut winter-driving mindset
Snow season is suddenly here, and Connecticut’s weather is full of surprises. With some of our driving safety statistics going in the wrong direction (we had a 13% rise in traffic deaths from 2017 to 2018), it makes sense to stay prepared for wintry road conditions...
Changing your child support order in Connecticut
Child support needs can change Child support allows for the cost of raising a child to be divided equitably between the parents based on their income. The court creates a child support order according to the child's needs and the parent's finances. However, these...
3 tips for driving during the winter
Looking out the window and noticing snow falling from the sky will give even the most experienced driver pause. Driving during the winter can be a significant challenge. Multiple inches of snow covering long sheets of ice on the road can be very dangerous. Thousands...
