It may not be surprising that the month with the lowest number of divorce cases filed is December. This is when everyone is busy in a frenzy of activities, holiday shopping and family get-togethers. Who has time to think about a divorce? Research done by the Institute...
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Divorce is not all about the adults
When couples make a decision to divorce, it is usually about the adults. Once the decision is made, thinking about how it will affect the children usually comes next. Most people will tell you that it is not healthy for children when parents stay together if they no...
If it was yours when you married, do you get it if you divorce?
In Connecticut, there is no such thing as separate property if you are married. If you owned a house or property when you got married, your spouse is now a partner in that ownership. If you decide to divorce, how will the house be divided? You and your soon-to-be ex...
When a child support order is not working
Child support in Connecticut is figured using a child support calculator. The calculator uses both parents' income, the number of children involved and the amount of time each parent has the children. It then runs a mathematical calculation to determine the amounts...
Who pays alimony in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, either spouse may be ordered to pay alimony depending on his or her circumstances. Alimony is granted on a case-by-case basis. It is not guaranteed in any divorce. There are three types of alimony that may be ordered. "Temporary" alimony may be ordered...
Where does Connecticut rate in amicable divorces?
Divorces can often be nasty, confrontational disputes between two people who once pledged to love each other forever. Life events can happen that create such pain and emotional heartache that the same two people can end up despising each other. In high asset divorces,...
Custody battle ensues between Jennifer Hudson and ex-fiancé
Jennifer Hudson, from "The Voice," and her ex-fiancé, David Otunga, have called it quits. Although the couple never married, but remained engaged for nine years, they have an 8-year-old son, David Jr., who is about to be caught in a custody battle, it appears. Otunga,...
Is it possible to settle property division out of court?
It is safe to say that no one ever wants to go to court for any reason. This is so in family law cases just as much as it is in criminal cases. Going to court for property division and other matters takes away your time, causes emotional distress and may delay the...
Mistakes to avoid in a high asset divorce
All divorces come with the risk of making mistakes. However, in a high asset divorce, avoiding mistakes can make all the difference in one party receiving a fair settlement. The problem for many Connecticut residents is that they do not know what a mistake is and what...
An example of the child protection system failure
Residents in the Hartford region shared shock and disgust when it learned that a small boy placed in a home by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) nearly starved to death. The entire situation is too complex to detail here, but some of the important facts...
