Couples in Connecticut who are getting a divorce might need to consider how they are going to split up their retirement assets. Sometimes when people are going through divorces, they want to go ahead and get them over with so they can put their emotional baggage...
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Connecticut divorce passes 10-year mark
The divorce case of a former Connecticut financial adviser and his wife has been ongoing for more than 10 years, and it shows no signs of letting up, according to a recent piece. It has seen almost 600 motions and rulings, and evidence presented of insider trading...
Asset division a complex process fraught with technicalities
Going through a divorce can make for a tough time, emotionally, for any Connecticut couple; however, many find that the division of assets can be a challenging matter in itself. When a divorce proceeding starts without warning, assets could take longer to divide if...
Permanent alimony places burden on payers
In several states including Connecticut, the courts are rethinking the concept of permanent alimony, especially as they consider what a woman earns and how job upheavals can affect a husband's income. One 41-year-old man from New Jersey who was ordered to pay lifetime...
Don’t let guilt guide your divorce
People in Connecticut who are considering getting a divorce should make sure that they don't let guilt drive their decision-making process. In some cases, people might agree to terms that they might later regret simply because they feel guilty because they are the one...
Usher’s emergency hearing results in no custody changes
Connecticut citizens may be interested to know that an emergency custody hearing called by Usher's ex-wife resulted in no custody changes. Usher maintained his status as the primary parent regarding custody of the divorced couple's two young children when the judge...
Prepare for divorce settlement negotiations
Although every divorce case carries different circumstances, each state has different laws regarding them. However, Connecticut residents may be aware that most state laws require assets to be distributed equitably as part of the process. Those seeking a divorce need...
Divorcing in the Internet age
Connecticut residents who are considering divorce may want to be careful about what they share online. It has become common practice for employers to screen candidates by looking at social media profiles, but online data may also be used in a high asset divorce case....
Prenuptial tips from ‘Fox and Friends’
Connecticut residents might be interested to hear some prenuptial tips that were discussed on 'Fox and Friends." According to 'Fox and Friends," approximately 45 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and most first marriages do not have prenuptial agreements. In...
Timing of divorce and bankruptcy
Connecticut readers might be interested to know that timing is a big issue when deciding how to handle circumstances involving divorce and bankruptcy. It is important to understand that bankruptcy is a window of opportunity that divorce can have a profound impact on....
