Although every divorce case carries different circumstances, each state has different laws regarding them. However, Connecticut residents may be aware that most state laws require assets to be distributed equitably as part of the process. Those seeking a divorce need...
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Divorcing in the Internet age
Connecticut residents who are considering divorce may want to be careful about what they share online. It has become common practice for employers to screen candidates by looking at social media profiles, but online data may also be used in a high asset divorce case....
Prenuptial tips from ‘Fox and Friends’
Connecticut residents might be interested to hear some prenuptial tips that were discussed on 'Fox and Friends." According to 'Fox and Friends," approximately 45 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and most first marriages do not have prenuptial agreements. In...
Timing of divorce and bankruptcy
Connecticut readers might be interested to know that timing is a big issue when deciding how to handle circumstances involving divorce and bankruptcy. It is important to understand that bankruptcy is a window of opportunity that divorce can have a profound impact on....
Alimony may be undergoing important changes
Spouses in Connecticut who are contemplating getting a divorce might be interested to hear that alimony might not be the way it was once. Traditionally, when a court ordered a spouse to pay alimony to his or her ex, it was for the rest of his or her life. However,...
Asset division during a divorce
Connecticut residents who divorce often have a number of things to think about, including where they will live, who will get custody of their children and how assets will be divided during the divorce. The issue of property division is a major concern for many people...
Compromise and impartiality in alimony settlements
Connecticut residents may be interested to learn of a divorce discussing spousal support that was recently written by a post-divorce coach. Her details about her personal emotional struggle with alimony may prove insightful to anyone who finds themselves in a similar...
Divorcing couples should understand the division of property
Couples in Connecticut who are considering getting a divorce might benefit from understanding just how their property is divided up in a divorce. The way that their assets are divided depends upon what type of assets they have. Generally, couples have separate assets...
Working mothers face challenges to getting child custody
Child custody is a concern for families going through divorce. However, many divorcing Connecticut mothers find that societal changes mean moms no longer automatically get custody. Some 70.5 percent of mothers work, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
Battle of the sexes against alimony in the United States
Divorced spouses in Connecticut and nationwide are debating the topic of alimony. A recent news story follows a New Jersey professor whom reported that his permanent alimony was forced upon him despite his divorce settlement. Similar cases have arose with retired...
