Child custody arrangements can be some of the most difficult to make during a divorce. You want to create a fair parenting plan, but the thought of seeing your child less often than every day is something you don't want to agree to. Despite that, you and your spouse...
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Can you take a tax deduction for paying alimony?
The end of alimony has hit couples in Connecticut and is starting to make waves, according to a recent report. After an alimony deduction has been available for splitting couples for the last 75 years, it is now no longer available due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of...
Thinking about big-picture finances during divorce
It's easy to look just at the short-term financial picture when going through a divorce, but it can be disastrous. It is critical that you think about every decision through the lens of your big-picture financial plans. For instance, one woman did not have a job, and...
Setting your child support expectations
If you're considering a divorce in Connecticut and children are involved, you are probably wondering what the outcome of child support payments will be. You might even be wondering what it will take to either not have to pay, or to make sure you are paid. Fortunately,...
Who gets alimony in a divorce?
When a couple divorces and children are involved, figuring child support is almost always a part of the process. It is based on different factors, such as who earns the most money, who has the children the most time and so on. Alimony, however, is not always a...
What are the Connecticut child custody laws?
If you are considering a divorce in Connecticut and you have children, you should make sure you know the laws regarding child custody. The way that those laws might affect child custody decisions in your divorce will be important and could influence your next move....
Why you need an experienced attorney
When you are seeking a divorce in Connecticut, a divorce attorney can help you in a number of ways. Divorce laws vary from state to state. An experienced divorce attorney is going to thoroughly know the laws in his or her state of practice. Here are some things to...
Division of 401(k) assets and retirement plans in a divorce
When it comes to things that spouses have disputes about in a divorce, it might surprise you to know that the top three are alimony, retirement accounts and business interests. Alimony ranks 83 percent, retirement accounts 62 percent and business interests 60 percent....
Dividing marital property in Connecticut
It is always to a divorcing couple's benefit to come to their own agreement on how they want to divide their marital property. If the parties cannot agree on a fair and acceptable settlement, then the courts will be making those personable decisions for them....
Don’t make these mistakes when divorcing
Getting a divorce is an important, life-changing event. The divorce process won't last forever before your new life begins. Now you will have to live with the actions you have taken and the decisions you and your ex have made. Below are some mistakes that you should...
