If you are headed into a divorce, pay attention. You are about to take a big, important step in your life. Make it a step forward and not a step backward. There are common mistakes that many divorcing couples make and later wish they hadn't. Like anything else in...
High Asset Divorce
More divorce cases are filed in January
It may not be surprising that the month with the lowest number of divorce cases filed is December. This is when everyone is busy in a frenzy of activities, holiday shopping and family get-togethers. Who has time to think about a divorce? Research done by the Institute...
Where does Connecticut rate in amicable divorces?
Divorces can often be nasty, confrontational disputes between two people who once pledged to love each other forever. Life events can happen that create such pain and emotional heartache that the same two people can end up despising each other. In high asset divorces,...
Mistakes to avoid in a high asset divorce
All divorces come with the risk of making mistakes. However, in a high asset divorce, avoiding mistakes can make all the difference in one party receiving a fair settlement. The problem for many Connecticut residents is that they do not know what a mistake is and what...
Connecticut ranks 18th for overall happiness level
While the United States divorce rate has been stated as around 50 percent of all marriages, there are some areas of the country that have fewer divorces than others. While the reasons for fewer divorces may not be obvious, one thing that you can see is where people...
What forms are required for a high-asset divorce with kids?
As you likely already know, divorcing with kids is not as straightforward as divorcing without them. This is so in both high-asset divorces and in divorces with few assets. If you plan to forego attorney representation and do the work yourself, you will face an array...
What kind of professionals will strengthen my high asset divorce?
Almost no divorce is easy. Legal issues can arise in all areas of divorce from child custody and support to alimony and property division. However, a high asset divorce is particularly prone to conflicts and disputes that can escalate into an all-out battle. Such a...
Avoiding mistakes in a Connecticut high asset divorce
As divorce attorneys serving residents in the Hartford region of Connecticut, we have assisted many couples with valuable assets. We see two approaches to wealth by these individuals: One group frets over the finances constantly to make sure everything adds up as it...
What are some tips for a fair high asset divorce in Connecticut?
The statement that money can complicate anything contains a great deal of truth. You probably already know that divorcing is challenging in and of itself. Add money to the mix and chaos can reign unchecked. For many, it is not about the actual money in a high asset...
High-asset divorce requires you to think carefully
In our previous blog post, we discussed how you should be wary if your ex claims a sudden decrease in business income when you file for a divorce. This is only one clue that you should look at if you think something is amiss with your ex's finances. We can help you to...