In recent years, the media has placed a heavy focus on the most contentious and bitter of divorces. Whether it is coverage of a nasty celebrity divorce or reality television shows that seem to revolve on nothing other than warring spouses, the images we see of divorce...
Month: February 2013
Divorce more likely in second or third marriages
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This old adage is one of the wisest bits of advice out there, yet many of us fail to acknowledge its simple truth. In regard to matters of love and money, we can be especially blind to common sense, often to our own...
Groundbreaking joint custody move in one state
Connecticut readers may have heard media coverage of one state's efforts to level the playing field between mothers and fathers when it comes to child custody rights. A new bill has been proposed that would grant equal or joint custody rights to fathers of children...
Divorce can mean a lower tax burden for some in 2013
On the list of things to dread, filing one's taxes has a revered spot near the top. For Connecticut couples who are preparing to divorce, many have questions and concerns about how their new filing status will affect their tax burden. While there seems to be very...
Tips to assist kids through divorce, child custody struggles
For most Connecticut parents who are considering divorce, concerns over the impact the choice will have on their children is of primary import. Although some couples are able to handle the transition with grace and maturity, many child custody battles become extremely...