There are many different issues that couples must work through as they are going through a divorce. Couples in Connecticut with high-value assets may struggle with complex property division matters. Celebrity couples often struggle with these kinds of issues. Country...
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Electronic communications can be used as ammo in family law cases
People communicate much differently than they did in the past. Most people haven't written a handwritten letter in years. A lot of people rely solely on their cell phones and no longer have a landline. The use of social media and other electronic forms of...
Actress calls it quits after two decades with her husband
Even though some couples have been together for years, they may come to find out that they cannot remain married. Connecticut residents are likely familiar with Jane Seymour. The former star of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" recently announced that she and her husband...
Adjusting to life after divorce
A person's wedding day is often a very special occasion. It is a day that a lot of people look forward to their whole life. However, after the cake has been eaten and the big, white dress has been put away people have to work on their marriage. Some people in...
Dangerous habits could impact child custody
Courts will focus primarily on the best interests of the child when determining child custody arrangements. However, resolving child custody disputes isn't always easy. In some instances, one parent may question the other parent's abilities to raise a child. They may...
Oil tycoon’s wife could end up with largest divorce settlement in history
As we've mentioned in previous posts, couples with vast fortunes in Connecticut and beyond can face additional challenges as they are going through the divorce process. One couple's divorce has recently made headlines because of the amount of money at the center of it...
Alimony often awarded to prevent economic hardships
We've discussed alimony before on this blog. Alimony may be awarded in a divorce in order to prevent one spouse from suffering economic hardships. Connecticut readers are likely familiar with actress Demi Moore. She and actor Ashton Kutcher parted ways in 2011. Just...
Preparing for a divorce
It can take years before people finally have the courage to file for divorce. After all, it isn't a decision that should be made in an abrupt manner. As people prepare to file for divorce, there may be things that can be done to make the process a little easier....
Change in income can make it difficult to pay child support and alimony
The decision to pursue a divorce can be a hard one to make. However, once couples have settled their divorce, they may realize that it was for the best. Unfortunately, people may be forced to deal with their divorce later on in life, especially if one spouse needs to...
Alimony may be more of a necessity for those who divorce later in life
When couples in Connecticut decide to pursue a divorce, alimony may be awarded to one spouse. In deciding whether or not to award spousal support, courts consider a variety of factors including the length of the marriage. As we've mentioned previously, permanent...
