More and more Americans over the age of 50 are choosing the "gray divorce" option in ending long-term marriages once children are grown and out of the family home. Gray divorce is on the rise here in Connecticut, as across the nation, but it is giving rise to its own...
Divorce
The implications of social media in a divorce
In the modern era, nearly every American has some form of social media presence: a Twitter feed or a Facebook profile to name only a few. However, experts warn that social media can cause significant problems in a divorce situation. Often, they urge Connecticut...
More divorcing couples choosing collaborative divorce
Divorce is not an easy subject for a couple to broach, even if they are in the midst of ending their marriage. Here in Connecticut, couples are seeking alternatives to drawn-out court cases, and one of those possible alternatives is what is called "collaborative...
Divorce for younger couples can be difficult
While much is made of marital separation when it happens to couples with families, or the growing prevalence of grey divorces, young people experiencing the same process are often overlooked. Divorce is not usually thought of by Connecticut residents as something that...
Divorce for older couples motivated by finances
In an era dominated by so-called "gray divorce" in which people over 50 are separating at unprecedented rates, the question of why this is happening is one on many experts' minds. Connecticut residents might be surprised to learn that more and more couples are...
Connecticut residents could learn from celebrity divorce
On the surface, a celebrity couple ending a marriage seems to have very little to do with the typical person's experience of a marital dissolution. Connecticut residents know all too well how much divorce is sensationalized in gossip magazines and the like. However,...
Likelihood of divorce increases with age of couple, study says
A new study suggests that the longer one waits for marriage, the more likely it is that marriage will end prematurely. Connecticut residents might be interested to hear about this study, conducted by a psychologist at an out-of-state university. The study seems to...
Can Internet infidelity be used against a spouse in divorce?
There have been several media sources warning spouses to be selective about what personal information they post on social media and other Internet sites. Connecticut spouses may be among those who are concerned about reports that the Ashley Madison website had been...
The challenges of financial planning in Connecticut after divorce
As in other areas in the nation, Connecticut is not without its share of couples who sever their marital ties. There are myriad divorce issues that can pose a challenge to spouses as they attempt to negotiate terms and agreements for the new life they will no longer...
Affleck/Garner divorce teaches lessons about spousal support
A famous Hollywood couple calling it quits is hardly news in this day and age, even if it is a media-darling couple like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. However, Connecticut residents dealing with divorce may do well to learn from the lessons this couple may be...

