In our recent blog post, we discussed how child support is crucial in cases involving children who have divorced or separated parents. This financial support helps to ensure that the child has everything he or she needs, including food and clothing. When you are...
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Child support is something that helps the children
Child support is important for children because it helps to give them the things they need. When you and your child's other parent aren't together any longer, one parent will usually have to pay child support to the parent who has the child the majority of the time....
High-asset divorce requires you to think carefully
In our previous blog post, we discussed how you should be wary if your ex claims a sudden decrease in business income when you file for a divorce. This is only one clue that you should look at if you think something is amiss with your ex's finances. We can help you to...
Be wary of claims of reduced business income during divorce
Divorce proceedings don't exactly bring out the best in people. Instead, these proceedings can make people do things they might not usually do. If your spouse owns a business, you need to be on the lookout for a sudden financial shift in the business. Sudden income...
Domestic violence can impact child custody cases
Marriages that include domestic violence are often filled with lies and secrets. When the victim decides to leave, there are a lot of variables that come into the picture. Divorce is one of these variables. Either side might file for divorce, but once this happens, it...
Put virtual visits to work for long-distance parenting
When you aren't in the same area as your child, spending time with the child can be difficult. Decades ago, you would have had to rely solely on phone calls or letters to build a relationship with the child if you didn't live close enough for frequent visits. With the...
High-asset divorces are complex but not impossible
Going through a divorce is a life upheaval that many people don't ever want to deal with. When you find yourself in a position that requires you to think about having to work out the terms of a divorce, you should be sure that you carefully consider all of the options...
Let your divorce propel you to follow your dreams
Going through a divorce has a lot of effects on a person. Even if you are awarded child support and alimony, you might find that you don't have enough to make ends meet. This can make your new life a challenge because you need to support your family while being sure...
Know what your spousal support orders require you to do
Understanding your spousal support orders is imperative. As we discussed last week, it has come to light that the nominee for the state auditor position is behind on payments that were due to his ex-wife. He noted that the missed payments were simply a...
Nominee for Connecticut state auditor position behind on alimony
Connecticut state senator Rob Kane resigned from his post on Jan. 4 to accept a $146,000-a-year job as the Chief State Auditor. His job will be to make sure government officials meet legal requirements when handling the state's finances. Kane's ex-wife filed a motion...
