People say this all the time, because it is true -- divorce is a tough hurdle to face. Along with the emotional side effects, ending a marriage can cause one or both spouses to become worried about their finances. When alimony is an option, it can up the ante even...
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Responsibilities if you get custody of your child
While you're in court, fighting for custody of your child in Connecticut, it's sometimes hard to think about anything but the immediate goal at hand: winning that custody battle. If you do, though, it's important to remember that you now have a lot of...
Tips for resolving disputes over child support
It is safe to say that many non-custodial Connecticut parents try to make their child support payments every month. At the same time, some do not try very hard, perhaps due to having a low-income or even no job at all. Connecticut courts impose penalties for those who...
Ashley Madison hack raises questions about infidelity and divorce
The recent Ashley Madison hack revealing the names of some members of the "marital affair" website has many people talking. The topic has inspired discussions ranging from its use as divorce grounds to its effect on divorce litigation. The hack has prompted many...
How the law views property before and after divorce
There is an interesting shift in the way that the law views your property before and after a divorce in Connecticut. After you split up, the court may decide who gets what, splitting everything that you own between you and your spouse. To put it lightly, the law has a...
Child custody issues: The role of a Connecticut guardian ad litem
In particularly contentious Connecticut child custody disputes, the parents may hear the term guardian ad litem in discussions about their children. Often, this instills fear into both parents, especially the word guardian as it seems to imply someone else may become...
Are my alimony payments tax deductible?
This blog has discussed Connecticut spousal support issues before, but in the interests of clarity and simplicity, it never hurts to revisit the topic. While taxes matter to both spouses, the spouse responsible for paying alimony often feels he or she has a greater...
Preparing yourself for a possible child custody battle
Often, parents tend to focus on the legal issues of child custody during divorce and other proceedings. They want to make sure they have covered any possible legal situation that may arise during their case. It is a wonderful idea to ready oneself for any legal issues...
Splitting debt in divorce: The other side of property division
Many people getting a divorce focus a great deal of energy on figuring out how to divide their assets, even in divorces that involve high net worth assets. In order to achieve a greater balance when it is all said and done, it would benefit such couples to think about...
A possible downside of 50/50 child custody
When it comes to creating co-parenting plans and child custody agreements, parents have several options to choose from in Connecticut. One of these options is a 50-50 custody agreement, which means both parents enjoy an equal amount of time parenting their children....
