Few people in Connecticut preparing for marriage wish to consider potentially rocky days ahead. However, the fact remains that nearly 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce. As the median age for those entering a first marriage rises, those getting married are...
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Some men may receive alimony in Hartford
It's said that justice is blind, and that is becoming more apparent in the area of divorces and alimony. In the past, most husbands earned more than their wives. However, there are a growing number of marriages in which the wife is the breadwinner. As this trend...
Dealing with life insurance policy division after a divorce
When a spouse has an insurance policy in Connecticut, whether the policy is subject to distribution between both spouses in the event of a divorce depends on a variety of factors. First of all, Connecticut uses equitable division rather than a community property...
Who is liable for credit card debt in a divorce?
Connecticut couples who divorce often have shared assets, including credit cards. In a high asset divorce, credit card balances may be extremely large, so people should be sure to hash out who owes what during a divorce to prevent future issues. The law is not always...
Country singer could face complex property division matters
There are many different issues that couples must work through as they are going through a divorce. Couples in Connecticut with high-value assets may struggle with complex property division matters. Celebrity couples often struggle with these kinds of issues. Country...
Electronic communications can be used as ammo in family law cases
People communicate much differently than they did in the past. Most people haven't written a handwritten letter in years. A lot of people rely solely on their cell phones and no longer have a landline. The use of social media and other electronic forms of...
Actress calls it quits after two decades with her husband
Even though some couples have been together for years, they may come to find out that they cannot remain married. Connecticut residents are likely familiar with Jane Seymour. The former star of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" recently announced that she and her husband...
Adjusting to life after divorce
A person's wedding day is often a very special occasion. It is a day that a lot of people look forward to their whole life. However, after the cake has been eaten and the big, white dress has been put away people have to work on their marriage. Some people in...
Dangerous habits could impact child custody
Courts will focus primarily on the best interests of the child when determining child custody arrangements. However, resolving child custody disputes isn't always easy. In some instances, one parent may question the other parent's abilities to raise a child. They may...
Oil tycoon’s wife could end up with largest divorce settlement in history
As we've mentioned in previous posts, couples with vast fortunes in Connecticut and beyond can face additional challenges as they are going through the divorce process. One couple's divorce has recently made headlines because of the amount of money at the center of it...
