In Connecticut, alimony awards are court orders that must be followed. They are designed to provide for the support of one party by the other's making periodic payments to him or her for a given amount of time. A person who is ordered to pay alimony cannot simply stop...
Month: October 2014
What are the child support guidelines in Connecticut?
Some parents in Connecticut may benefit from learning more about the child support guidelines set forth by the state's Judicial Branch. The guidelines consist of the schedule, worksheet, principles and rulesthat are used to accurately account the amount of child...
Can you receive inherited property in a divorce?
When a couple goes through a divorce, anything considered marital property is usually divided fairly between both partners. A person's inheritance is usually considered separate property, but there are circumstances in Connecticut where a spouse could receive part of...
Filing for child custody in Connecticut
In Connecticut, either parent of a child or children may file for custody whether the parents were previously married or not. The process is initiated by completing and filing a number of forms with the court. Once the forms are correctly filed, the petitioning parent...
