It’s not easy to subsist on a single salary these days -- and that is especially true when you have child support payments to make. When the Christmas holidays come around, many parents feel the financial pinch. You cannot, however, decide that your Christmas gifts to...
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Helping your young child deal with your divorce
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have a baby or toddler, you may think they won’t be as impacted by your divorce as if you’d waited until they were older. However, young children still need some explanation and reassurance in a language they can understand. Even...
4 questions to ask when creating a parenting plan
While divorce closes one chapter in your life, you will find that it also begins a new one. New beginnings often bring change, especially for parents. Choosing to end a marriage is a big decision and the element of not knowing how often you will see you children can...
6 key divorce tips that can help make things go smoothly
All you want is for your divorce to go smoothly. You don’t want to spend a long time in court, you don’t want to run into any serious issues and you don’t want to stay married any longer than you have to. As you likely know, though, this type of smooth transition...
Could a car accident end your marriage?
When you get into a serious car accident, you probably don’t immediately think about the state of your marriage. As you should be, you’re focused on getting proper medical care and things of this nature. The accident may be the most chaotic and dangerous event of your...
Divorces later in life can easily derail your retirement dreams
You have probably been planning your retirement for years, if not decades. You and your spouse have likely been setting aside money or investing in order to make those dreams a reality. Now that your marriage has hit a hard spot that you aren't sure it can recover...
Is there any reason to bring up your spouse’s affair during your divorce?
Connecticut offers no-fault divorces for those couples who choose to end their marriages. That means that regardless of why you decide to file for divorce, you don't have any obligation to inform the family courts about the reason for your decision. Is there any...
What is the top cause of commercial truck crashes?
Typically, people become more skillful at something when they have more education about it and spend more time doing that particular activity or task. Driving, however, may be one of the few exceptions to that rule. Unlike many other work tasks, quite a few people...
4 key steps to take after a car crash
A car crash can change your life in an instant. Perhaps you were driving to the grocery store, headed to work or picking up your kids from school. Suddenly, another vehicle hits yours. Your car may need extensive repairs. You or your loved ones may have injuries that...
How is debt divided in a Connecticut divorce?
Dividing your property is often a very contentious part of a pending divorce. Couples in Connecticut are likely to focus on their biggest assets when trying to divvy up their marital possessions. What fewer people stop to think about is the impact of debt on the...
