One common mistake that some Connecticut residents may make when going through a divorce is dealing with asset division from an emotional standpoint. It is very easy for people to approach property division from a sentimental angle, but doing so can leave them with...
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Things to keep in mind when moving with children post-divorce
The divorce process can be very painful for both parties, but it can become even more delicate and sensitive when children are involved. It isn't uncommon after a divorce for one parent to consider moving back to the area in which they grew up or where they have...
Family law and fairness
When a Connecticut court decides child custody cases, the judge's overriding concern is supposed to be the best interests of the child or children involved. It may not always seem this way when custody cases are finally resolved. This is often because the law favors...
Importance of asking questions during divorce
During the initial consultation with their attorneys, people going through a divorce need to ask the right questions to understand what they could face when they meet with their spouses or go to court. Many of the questions they need to ask relate to spousal support...
Options when not receiving child support
Having a child support order in place but not actively receiving any payment can be frustrating for Connecticut parents. However, there are a few options that these parents have when not getting the payments to which their children are entitled. One option is not to...
How divorce affects Social Security benefits
A divorce can impact the best-laid retirement plans. Savings accumulated over the years to fund the retirement of a Connecticut couple often become a point of contention in a high asset divorce, and it may become critical for a divorced retiree to maximize his or her...
Fast food battle goes to court
Connecticut readers may be interested in a New York story about a father and son were heading out for their weekly dinner together. The boy's father refused to buy him McDonald's because he felt his son had been eating too much junk food. The toddler began throwing a...
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore settling divorce
Connecticut spouses going through a divorce usually hope that the process will be both quick and amicable so that they can begin the next stage of their life. However, a high-profile and high-asset divorce may be more complex and require more time than a less visible...
Expert witnesses may aid in a divorce
Couples in Connecticut contemplating getting a divorce might be surprised to hear that expert witnesses can aid them in making their divorce cases. People who are considered experts are those who are trained to offer professional opinions on specific issues. Various...
Division of assets in divorce calls for full inventory
Connecticut is home to many wealthy couples who have often accumulated expensive real estate and artwork during their marriage. These spouses as well as others who are going through a divorce are advised to consider other less-obvious assets as part of the marital...
