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
Need to downsize after your divorce? Here’s some tips to help
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...
Do our debts get split up like our property during a divorce?
A divorce is not an easy thing to go through. A lot of emotions come to the surface, and spouses may be so hurt or emotional that they only want to take everything they can from their soon-to-be exes. Connecticut is known as an equitable distribution state. This means...
Valuating and dividing complex assets during a divorce
Many divorces have complex property division proceedings. A proper valuation of these assets is crucial during the divorce process so that you can receive what you are entitled to. At the O'Neil Law Firm, P.C., we will help you plan for your future by taking you...
Man hides money during divorce, court holds him in contempt
Many divorces are so contentious that they go on for years. Sometimes, the fight is over the children. Other times, it's over property or money. It can also be over everything, with the two parties agreeing on nothing. One man in Connecticut's neighboring state of New...
New divorce method makes property division easier in Connecticot
Getting a divorce is always wrenching. You thought that this was a lifetime commitment and somehow that got translated to a shorter time than you first thought. Property division is usually a sticking point. There is now an easier way for some couples to get the issue...
Seek help when unexpected conflicts derail property division
Best-case scenario: You and your spouse are divorcing in Connecticut and it is all smiles and handshakes. You have no arguments with one another and you both agree on every aspect of your divorce, even how to divvy up the marital property. How can anything go wrong?...
How the law views property before and after divorce
There is an interesting shift in the way that the law views your property before and after a divorce in Connecticut. After you split up, the court may decide who gets what, splitting everything that you own between you and your spouse. To put it lightly, the law has a...
Splitting debt in divorce: The other side of property division
Many people getting a divorce focus a great deal of energy on figuring out how to divide their assets, even in divorces that involve high net worth assets. In order to achieve a greater balance when it is all said and done, it would benefit such couples to think about...
What should I know about property division in Connecticut?
You are asking questions about divorce and that is a great thing. By seeking to learn as much as possible, you are saying you care about the outcome of your divorce and are not going to be taken advantage of. If you are looking for a speedy education, there is no...