Divorce proceedings often lead to a lot of emotional conversations and difficult decisions. Couples may have spent years establishing themselves financially and starting a family, only for everything to change in a matter of days. Some issues can be much more...
Divorce
How mediation can benefit those preparing for divorce
For many people, divorce is synonymous with family court litigation. They expect to fight with their spouse over property division, financial support and child custody arrangements. Given the state of their marriage, a protracted and messy divorce may seem like the...
Can you get a quick final decision via nonadversarial divorce?
Divorce proceedings may take time. In Connecticut, the regular divorce process takes at least 90 days. For those in a hurry, the state offers nonadversarial divorce. The nonadversarial process finalizes a divorce settlement in 35 days or earlier. This simplified...
Understanding the challenges of complex divorces
Knowing the kind of divorce you are going through or about to face can help you make informed decisions for you and your family. Divorce comes in various forms, whether be contested, uncontested, simple or complex. But while the circumstances of each divorce are...
What is the impact of substance abuse in a Connecticut divorce?
Drug and alcohol abuse is not only harmful to an individual’s health, but it also adversely affects their relationship with others. Sadly, substance abuse has led to many divorce cases. In Connecticut, substance abuse has a significant impact on divorce proceedings,...
Childrearing tips for grandparents after a parental divorce
While Connecticut courts favor a parent-child relationship, grandparents can still assert their rights to obtain custody and take on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren after a parental divorce. Per state laws, grandparents petitioning for custody must...
Is your spouse hiding assets in your divorce?
You trust your spouse more than anyone, especially regarding confidential marital matters like finances. However, it is not uncommon for a spouse to commit financial infidelity. They lie about how much money they earn and how they spend it. Everything your spouse...
3 roles that debt can play in a Connecticut divorce
Debt is an influential feature of the modern financial landscape. Few households can maintain a comfortable standard of living without taking on some degree of debt. Mortgages and car loans are necessary debts that households often cannot avoid, for example. People...
Does separation have any effect on a Connecticut divorce?
When spouses call it quits, it is common for some to delay the divorce petition and live apart and separately first. There could be several reasons why spouses haven’t gotten around to filing for divorce as soon as the relationship comes to an end, such as an...
Will fault impact the outcome of a Connecticut divorce?
In Connecticut, the outcome of a divorce is primarily determined by equitable distribution and the children’s best interests, rather than fault. Connecticut follows a "no-fault" divorce approach, where proving wrongdoing or assigning blame is unnecessary. Let's...
