When you are seeking a divorce in Connecticut, a divorce attorney can help you in a number of ways. Divorce laws vary from state to state. An experienced divorce attorney is going to thoroughly know the laws in his or her state of practice. Here are some things to...
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Division of 401(k) assets and retirement plans in a divorce
When it comes to things that spouses have disputes about in a divorce, it might surprise you to know that the top three are alimony, retirement accounts and business interests. Alimony ranks 83 percent, retirement accounts 62 percent and business interests 60 percent....
Dividing marital property in Connecticut
It is always to a divorcing couple's benefit to come to their own agreement on how they want to divide their marital property. If the parties cannot agree on a fair and acceptable settlement, then the courts will be making those personable decisions for them....
Don’t make these mistakes when divorcing
Getting a divorce is an important, life-changing event. The divorce process won't last forever before your new life begins. Now you will have to live with the actions you have taken and the decisions you and your ex have made. Below are some mistakes that you should...
How much child support goes unpaid?
Your ex has missed the last three child support payments. There's always an excuse, but you're fed up already. You need that money to take care of your child. The court ordered your ex to pay. It feels drastically unfair for him or her to hold that money back for any...
What do you know about Connecticut child custody laws?
In Connecticut, divorces where children are involved, the court's intention is to put children first. Since children have no choice in a divorce, this is good thing. It ensures someone is looking out for their interests. So you shouldn't be surprised when your...
Does adultery affect alimony?
The way alimony is decided in a divorce proceeding varies by state. But the purpose is basically the same. Alimony is meant to help individuals that are going from a two-party household income to a single-party household income retain their standard of living....
Common mistakes people make in their divorce process
If you are headed into a divorce, pay attention. You are about to take a big, important step in your life. Make it a step forward and not a step backward. There are common mistakes that many divorcing couples make and later wish they hadn't. Like anything else in...
Tax reform may mean more 2018 divorces
Connecticut doesn't have the highest number of divorces when compared against other states. Only 10.6 percent of the population are divorced according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But if couples in Connecticut are contemplating divorces, their attorneys may advise them...
Parenting with your ex
Parenting with your ex can be a good thing, and unless you have had a really bitter divorce, you could probably make it happen. However, it might take some effort. Here's how one couple does it. The couple has one son, and when they divorced, they agreed that in an...
