When your Connecticut marriage ends, you may have hopes of pursuing alimony as a way of maintaining the same quality of life you have come to enjoy during your marriage. On the flip side, if you are the main breadwinner in your marriage, you may wonder whether you are...
Divorce
Advice on preventing irrational decision-making during divorce
An uneventful divorce may be within the realm of possibility, but Connecticut couples facing the end of marriage would be unwise to count on it. The end of a close partnership can trigger depression, social anxiety, anger and other emotions dependent on the context of...
Keeping finances in order during a divorce
Divorce can be a financial strain for many people, but individuals in Connecticut can prepare by understanding their financial situation and making a plan. The first step is to make a monthly budget. This will probably be short term as a person gets a handle on...
Tips for social media use during divorce
Estranged Connecticut should be careful with their use of social media before, during and after a divorce. When people are considering ending their marriage, they should still avoid posting anything negative about their spouse on social media. They might want to...
How to protect assets in a second or third marriage
It is becoming more common for individuals in Connecticut and elsewhere to get married more than once. According to Pew Research, roughly 66% of those between the ages of 55 and 64 who have been married in the past will get married again. Among all married couples,...
Tips for dealing with student loans in divorce
People who are divorcing may wonder how it will affect their student loan debt. If they went into the marriage with the debt, it will probably be considered individual property and the person who took it out will be responsible for it. However, if the student loan...
When student loan debt results in divorce
Money problems often lead couples to divorce in Connecticut. In particular, student loan debt is stressful for younger couples. According to Student Loan Hero, roughly 33% of debtors said their divorce happened because of money disagreements, and student loans were...
Insurance needs could change after a divorce
When a couple's marriage is ending, both spouses might be covered by a single health insurance plan. A couple in Connecticut may also have purchased a life insurance policy prior to the divorce. It is important to review these policies and how they may change after a...
These factors may indicate a divorce is inevitable
Connecticut couples who are in committed relationships may truly care for their partners. However, there is no guarantee that their relationships will last forever regardless of their intentions. One problem that could spell the end of a union could be the fact that...
What to do after the divorce is finalized
Many people who go through a divorce in Connecticut feel ready to start a new life. While they may be anxious to do this, there are certain steps that will need to be taken in the time after the divorce has been finalized. This will protect the recently divorced...