Your first reaction to the title of our blog post might be to wonder why anyone would refuse to accept alimony. We want you to consider a couple of things on the topic before you decide it is a ridiculous concept. Before we get started, we want to stress the...
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Avoiding mistakes in a Connecticut high asset divorce
As divorce attorneys serving residents in the Hartford region of Connecticut, we have assisted many couples with valuable assets. We see two approaches to wealth by these individuals: One group frets over the finances constantly to make sure everything adds up as it...
Should my children help decide our child custody arrangements?
If you are talking and asking questions about child custody, then you already know that all divorce proceedings affect children. If you are like so many other parents of Connecticut, then you want to minimize the anxiety your children may feel about divorce and child...
Finding the right help when you cannot pay your child support
Even in the most advantageous of circumstances—an intact family with two parents working at good jobs—it can still be hard to make ends meet. When divorce enters the picture and child support issues land on the table, things can take a fast turn to utter chaos. The...
Is it proper for a man to seek alimony?
In a word, the answer to this question is yes. Many people divorcing in Connecticut still do not have a clear idea of alimony's true purpose. It is not a source of free money; it is a system of financial support for ex-spouses. It does not matter if you are male or...
The benefits of attorney counsel during 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...
What are some tips for a fair high asset divorce in Connecticut?
The statement that money can complicate anything contains a great deal of truth. You probably already know that divorcing is challenging in and of itself. Add money to the mix and chaos can reign unchecked. For many, it is not about the actual money in a high asset...
Child custody and the Connecticut Safe Haven law
Even in the very best of times, we understand that parenting a child can be challenging. When someone who is too young, unmarried or completely ill-equipped to parent has a baby, the challenges may become overwhelming. This can lead to rash decisions made in the heat...
The true importance of financially supporting your child
Despite being attorneys, we sometimes believe that the moment child support becomes a legal issue, it turns into a negative for all involved. Think of it this way: Any legal matter from a simple traffic ticket to a life-changing family law issue puts people on guard...
Can Connecticut impose jail time for unpaid child support?
The shortest answer to this question is yes. However, the issue must be explained in further detail in order to provide an accurate picture of how the state of Connecticut deals with parents who fail to pay or cannot pay child support. The current nationwide system...
