While couples in Connecticut and elsewhere may face challenges as they go through a divorce, it is possible for them to leave the situation while still being financially intact. By being conscientious while working through a division of property, a person can do...
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Divorce and real property division
When Connecticut homeowners divorce, the division of marital assets can become fairly complicated. It is not unheard of for someone who has gone through a divorce and signed away legal rights to a home during property division to later discover that they are still on...
Men and the financial aspects of divorce
Divorce may be just as emotional for Connecticut men as it is for women, even though some men may have a harder time expressing their feelings. There are several things that men should know about divorce that may help them get through the process with enough of their...
Family law legal needs
Parents in Connecticut might be interested to hear that although the child support enforcement system makes efforts to collect child support from parents, there is currently no system in place for requiring formal visitation arrangements to be in place between...
Dividing retirement assets in a divorce
Couples in Connecticut who are getting a divorce might need to consider how they are going to split up their retirement assets. Sometimes when people are going through divorces, they want to go ahead and get them over with so they can put their emotional baggage...
Connecticut divorce passes 10-year mark
The divorce case of a former Connecticut financial adviser and his wife has been ongoing for more than 10 years, and it shows no signs of letting up, according to a recent piece. It has seen almost 600 motions and rulings, and evidence presented of insider trading...
Asset division a complex process fraught with technicalities
Going through a divorce can make for a tough time, emotionally, for any Connecticut couple; however, many find that the division of assets can be a challenging matter in itself. When a divorce proceeding starts without warning, assets could take longer to divide if...
Permanent alimony places burden on payers
In several states including Connecticut, the courts are rethinking the concept of permanent alimony, especially as they consider what a woman earns and how job upheavals can affect a husband's income. One 41-year-old man from New Jersey who was ordered to pay lifetime...
Don’t let guilt guide your divorce
People in Connecticut who are considering getting a divorce should make sure that they don't let guilt drive their decision-making process. In some cases, people might agree to terms that they might later regret simply because they feel guilty because they are the one...
Usher’s emergency hearing results in no custody changes
Connecticut citizens may be interested to know that an emergency custody hearing called by Usher's ex-wife resulted in no custody changes. Usher maintained his status as the primary parent regarding custody of the divorced couple's two young children when the judge...
