Property Division

It is easy to do some things in life yourself instead of hiring someone else to do them for you. However, as family law attorneys, we do not believe that property division during a divorce is a good candidate for the do-it-yourself approach. This is especially so when...

It may pain you to learn this, but pets are considered personal property in the eyes of the law. This means that they are subject to Connecticut's equitable division laws and it will be up to the court to determine who gets the family pets in a divorce. While this...

Some divorces are cut-and-dried, with few lingering issues to settle. Others, however, are far more complex, involving issues that may not be properly addressed even by the final divorce judgment. Enter the qualified domestic relation order, or QDRO, as it's known in...

It's easy to overlook important parts of the property division process; after all, this is probably the first time you've gone through a divorce. Everything is new, the process can be stressful, and you just want to get it over with. However, you don't want to make...

Property division can be one of the more divisive parts of your divorce, and the more property you have, the more work you might need to put in on the details. While it might seem like a high-asset divorce would be easier because both parties would end up with enough...

Chances are, no matter how you divide the marital property during a divorce, you're going to need to keep your job -- or get a job -- to move on effectively with your future. Since divorce can wreak havoc on your entire life, including your professional life, you...

If you and your spouse are heading toward divorce, you may have noticed that he or she is spending money a bit differently than it's been spent in the past. If you become worried that your spouse is simply trying to burn through as much of the money as possible, it...

One of the most difficult times in someone's life can be during a divorce. You can feel all alone after your spouse leaves and many times, friends you had together distance themselves, too. There are people who can really help you during a divorce. These include: --...

The property division component of a divorce is one of the most complex aspects that occurs, especially when there are considerable assets that must be divided. Only the child custody matter of divorce might prove to be more complex. When it comes to property...

Property division during divorce is sometimes just as contentious as child custody matters. People care about their property, too, and want to ensure that they get what they rightfully deserve in a divorce. In fact, some spouses may actually seek to get property that...