Divorce, as many Connecticut couples know, may be simple or complex. Asset division sometimes becomes more complex when the value of the assets increase and is not easily determined. For some high-asset couples, hiring a forensic accountant makes determining what...
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How inheritances and gifts may be protected in divorce
In Connecticut, couples who are getting a divorce must also divide their marital assets. However, if one individual has received an inheritance or gift from a family member, it may be unclear whether that will be divided between the two as well. The first question...
Marital assets that are often overlooked during divorce
Heading into a divorce in Connecticut without a good understanding of assets and liabilities in the marriage could place a spouse at a serious disadvantage. It may be wise to take time to evaluate one's most immediate needs at the outset so that during discussions...
Billionaire couple’s divorce may be the biggest ever
One of the nation's richest men and his wife headed to court in August to terminate their 26-year marriage. Legal analysts in Connecticut and throughout the nation are keeping a close watch on the high asset divorce, which could result in the biggest divorce...
Consider long-term effects of divorce in settlement
For many Connecticut couples whose marriages are ending, the idea of divorce is about nothing more than finding out which soon-to-be ex-spouse comes out on top in the division of assets. Unfortunately, a number of couples at or near retirement age can find themselves...
Howard asks judge to change divorce settlement
Connecticut couples who are planning to get divorced may want to pay close attention to what is going on in the proceedings involving the motion picture actor Terrence Howard. Howard asked a judge to throw out the divorce settlement with his ex-wife because he doesn't...
Parents face charges for failing to pay child support
For Connecticut custodial parents who receive child support, it may be difficult to raise children without that assistance. When a paying parent ceases to pay child support, it can create great financial hardship for the family. In some instances, paying parents...
Challenges with divorces and mortgages
When it comes to Connecticut divorces, real estate tends to be a couple's most valuable asset. The underlying mortgage can continue to affect the party who moves out, so it is vital for people to take the proper steps to protect themselves from future problems. The...
Including retirement funds during the asset-division process
When couples decide to dissolve their marriage, they often dispute what is fair in regard to property division and what is reasonable with respect to spousal support. For this reason, Connecticut couples thinking about divorce might be interested in ways to obtain a...
Former baseball team owner awarded $1.9 million
Individuals in Connecticut who are involved in a contentious divorce may be interested in a recent ruling in the case of Frank McCourt, the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. McCourt, who had been married for almost 30 years, reached a divorce settlement with...
