Spouses in Connecticut who are contemplating getting a divorce might be interested to hear that alimony might not be the way it was once. Traditionally, when a court ordered a spouse to pay alimony to his or her ex, it was for the rest of his or her life. However,...
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Asset division during a divorce
Connecticut residents who divorce often have a number of things to think about, including where they will live, who will get custody of their children and how assets will be divided during the divorce. The issue of property division is a major concern for many people...
Compromise and impartiality in alimony settlements
Connecticut residents may be interested to learn of a divorce discussing spousal support that was recently written by a post-divorce coach. Her details about her personal emotional struggle with alimony may prove insightful to anyone who finds themselves in a similar...
Divorcing couples should understand the division of property
Couples in Connecticut who are considering getting a divorce might benefit from understanding just how their property is divided up in a divorce. The way that their assets are divided depends upon what type of assets they have. Generally, couples have separate assets...
Working mothers face challenges to getting child custody
Child custody is a concern for families going through divorce. However, many divorcing Connecticut mothers find that societal changes mean moms no longer automatically get custody. Some 70.5 percent of mothers work, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
Battle of the sexes against alimony in the United States
Divorced spouses in Connecticut and nationwide are debating the topic of alimony. A recent news story follows a New Jersey professor whom reported that his permanent alimony was forced upon him despite his divorce settlement. Similar cases have arose with retired...
Prenuptial Agreement or Trust: How to Best Protect Assets
Few people in Connecticut preparing for marriage wish to consider potentially rocky days ahead. However, the fact remains that nearly 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce. As the median age for those entering a first marriage rises, those getting married are...
Some men may receive alimony in Hartford
It's said that justice is blind, and that is becoming more apparent in the area of divorces and alimony. In the past, most husbands earned more than their wives. However, there are a growing number of marriages in which the wife is the breadwinner. As this trend...
Dealing with life insurance policy division after a divorce
When a spouse has an insurance policy in Connecticut, whether the policy is subject to distribution between both spouses in the event of a divorce depends on a variety of factors. First of all, Connecticut uses equitable division rather than a community property...
Who is liable for credit card debt in a divorce?
Connecticut couples who divorce often have shared assets, including credit cards. In a high asset divorce, credit card balances may be extremely large, so people should be sure to hash out who owes what during a divorce to prevent future issues. The law is not always...
