Parents in Connecticut might be interested to hear that although the child support enforcement system makes efforts to collect child support from parents, there is currently no system in place for requiring formal visitation arrangements to be in place between...
Child Custody
Connecticut divorce passes 10-year mark
The divorce case of a former Connecticut financial adviser and his wife has been ongoing for more than 10 years, and it shows no signs of letting up, according to a recent piece. It has seen almost 600 motions and rulings, and evidence presented of insider trading...
Usher’s emergency hearing results in no custody changes
Connecticut citizens may be interested to know that an emergency custody hearing called by Usher's ex-wife resulted in no custody changes. Usher maintained his status as the primary parent regarding custody of the divorced couple's two young children when the judge...
Working mothers face challenges to getting child custody
Child custody is a concern for families going through divorce. However, many divorcing Connecticut mothers find that societal changes mean moms no longer automatically get custody. Some 70.5 percent of mothers work, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
Country singer could face complex property division matters
There are many different issues that couples must work through as they are going through a divorce. Couples in Connecticut with high-value assets may struggle with complex property division matters. Celebrity couples often struggle with these kinds of issues. Country...
Electronic communications can be used as ammo in family law cases
People communicate much differently than they did in the past. Most people haven't written a handwritten letter in years. A lot of people rely solely on their cell phones and no longer have a landline. The use of social media and other electronic forms of...
Dangerous habits could impact child custody
Courts will focus primarily on the best interests of the child when determining child custody arrangements. However, resolving child custody disputes isn't always easy. In some instances, one parent may question the other parent's abilities to raise a child. They may...
Couples with poor communication more likely to divorce
Abuse, addiction and infidelity are common causes of divorce. However, could constant nagging lead some couples to part ways? One man said that nagging led him and his wife to divorce. He says that the first six years of their marriage were great. However, poor...
Making sure children of divorce get the help they need
A divorce can be filled with challenges. It is rare for couples who are parting ways to agree on everything. One issue that can be particularly difficult to handle is child custody. In Connecticut, the best interests of the children are considered when determining...
When a marriage can’t be saved divorce may be the best option
For most Hartford residents, meeting the person you plan to spend the rest of your life with is exciting and joyful. For some people, the search for their partner in life was a long one. While many marriages work, some couples find that they can no longer be together....
