Divorce

One of the most important steps during the divorce process is the creation of an inventory of marital assets and property. Spouses need to share financial records with one another and provide information to their ex and the courts about what assets they hold. Listing...

There are two separate considerations that influence how contentious property division is in a divorce: An asset’s financial worth and it’s emotional value. Few assets have more significance to people than their pet or companion. While your beloved dog seems like a...

Deciding to get a divorce is a major choice, and it’s one that can have lasting repercussions in the future. You want to make sure that you and your spouse separate as fairly as possible, which is a respectful and kind attitude to take. Your spouse also wants to work...

Married couples facing issues with fertility have never had more options than there are available today. There are numerous treatments and legal systems that can help people expand their families. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most exciting steps forward...

When your marriage is on the rocks, it's inevitable that you will consider whether divorce is in your future. There will likely be two parts of you in disagreement: One part of you will remind you of the person you were when you said your marriage vows. The other part...

Mediation is a type of dispute resolution that can be highly beneficial for people who are going through divorce. In the case that you and your spouse largely get along but still have some issues to work through, mediation could be a great help. Mediation takes place...

All you want is for your divorce to go smoothly. You don’t want to spend a long time in court, you don’t want to run into any serious issues and you don’t want to stay married any longer than you have to.  As you likely know, though, this type of smooth transition...

When you get into a serious car accident, you probably don’t immediately think about the state of your marriage. As you should be, you’re focused on getting proper medical care and things of this nature. The accident may be the most chaotic and dangerous event of your...

You have probably been planning your retirement for years, if not decades. You and your spouse have likely been setting aside money or investing in order to make those dreams a reality. Now that your marriage has hit a hard spot that you aren't sure it can recover...

Connecticut offers no-fault divorces for those couples who choose to end their marriages. That means that regardless of why you decide to file for divorce, you don't have any obligation to inform the family courts about the reason for your decision. Is there any...