Marriages that include domestic violence are often filled with lies and secrets. When the victim decides to leave, there are a lot of variables that come into the picture. Divorce is one of these variables. Either side might file for divorce, but once this happens, it...
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Put virtual visits to work for long-distance parenting
When you aren't in the same area as your child, spending time with the child can be difficult. Decades ago, you would have had to rely solely on phone calls or letters to build a relationship with the child if you didn't live close enough for frequent visits. With the...
High-asset divorces are complex but not impossible
Going through a divorce is a life upheaval that many people don't ever want to deal with. When you find yourself in a position that requires you to think about having to work out the terms of a divorce, you should be sure that you carefully consider all of the options...
Let your divorce propel you to follow your dreams
Going through a divorce has a lot of effects on a person. Even if you are awarded child support and alimony, you might find that you don't have enough to make ends meet. This can make your new life a challenge because you need to support your family while being sure...
Know what your spousal support orders require you to do
Understanding your spousal support orders is imperative. As we discussed last week, it has come to light that the nominee for the state auditor position is behind on payments that were due to his ex-wife. He noted that the missed payments were simply a...
Nominee for Connecticut state auditor position behind on alimony
Connecticut state senator Rob Kane resigned from his post on Jan. 4 to accept a $146,000-a-year job as the Chief State Auditor. His job will be to make sure government officials meet legal requirements when handling the state's finances. Kane's ex-wife filed a motion...
Child support is important, be sure to understand the orders
In our previous blog post, we discussed how child support modifications can help people who are ordered to pay child support but have had a change in circumstances and aren't able to pay as ordered. It is very important that anyone who is ordered to pay child support...
Know what to do if you can’t pay child support as ordered
When you are responsible for paying child support, you know that your child depends on the funds you send. This money can help to keep a roof over your child's head, food in his or her mouth and cover expenses for activities. Unfortunately, you might find that you...
Divorce mediation puts you in charge of your divorce
We have discussed several aspects of mediation during a divorce on this blog. These posts all have one specific point in common -- you and your ex can take your intimate knowledge of the situation and use that to come to an agreement about the issues that matter in...
Mediation for child custody is sometimes an option
You are probably used to making most of the decisions about your child's upbringing. When you and your child's other parent aren't in a relationship, you will have to work with that parent to make these decisions. In some cases, who makes which decisions is covered in...
