Both spouses usually own the family home together as a part of the marital estate. This can leave the question of who will stay in the family residence somewhat unclear. Since a home is usually worth over a hundred thousand dollars — often several hundred...
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2 tips to help you during a high-asset divorce
If you're going through a high-asset divorce, you know that there is potentially a lot to gain or lose. While you may be looking forward to getting away from your spouse, one thing you're likely not looking forward to is the potential for losing many of your assets....
What should child support be used for?
You and your ex-spouse may have many arguments, but one that can come to rest is what child support can or should be used for. Child support, by definition, provides support for your child. That support may cover living expenses, medical bills, school fees and other...
How does a court determine custody arrangements?
When a child is involved in a divorce, the most important thing is to make sure he or she goes to a safe, supportive home environment with one or both of his or her parents. It's vital to note that a court may overrule either parent's wishes when it comes to custody,...
Your prenuptial agreement could be threatened with new tax laws
Prenuptial agreements provide many protections to those who want to get married. They can protect you from your partner's debts and protect your assets from them if you want to get a divorce. Changes in the way alimony payments are being treated in America could hurt...
Separating your assets: Know their worth
When you get a divorce, one thing you need to understand well is the way your property will be divided. In Connecticut, the state follows equitable distribution laws. This means that each party is able to fight for an equitable share of the marital estate. Marital...
How can you eliminate monthly alimony payments?
If you're getting a divorce, one of the things you may want to do is avoid paying alimony over time. It can be difficult to pay alimony month after month, especially if there is no particular end date. Never knowing when you can sever the relationship with your ex is...
Diagnosing parental alienation could help children during divorce
Parents are demanding that the courts do more to help prevent parental alienation, according to a news report from May 11. Parents' rights groups across the United States brought attention to an annual day to recognize the risk of parental alienation and to begin...
Avoid making these divorce mistakes
There are many mistakes you could make when going through a high net worth divorce. While no divorce is easy and many are not pleasant to go through, the reality is that you could lose more than expected if you're not careful about what you do next. One of the biggest...
Should you buy a house together if you’re not married?
If you and your significant other are unmarried but live together, you may still build up a collection of assets that you've purchased together. Unlike in a marriage, your assets aren't immediately divisible based on your shared interests, though, if you choose to...
