While divorce obviously has the capacity to drastically change an individual's day-to-day life, the long-term implications of a separation are not always closely scrutinized. Connecticut residents facing divorce are reminded that, depending on their unique situation,...
Divorce
Children respond to divorce in various ways
It is a widely held belief, and not an entirely untrue one, that divorce is difficult on children. Certainly, as Connecticut residents understand, divorce is difficult for everyone involved. However, parents are often urged by experts to consider the effects a...
Divorce case frequency rises in March
It is a belief held by many divorce attorneys: March is divorce month. For some reason, it appears Connecticut couples, as well as couples around the country, choose March to begin a divorce case that will culminate in the legal dissolution of their marriage. There...
Planning ahead for divorce helps mitigate issues
No two divorces are the same, as many people are already aware. The individual influence of each spouse can shape the path of a divorce, from initial separation to finalizing an agreement. Connecticut residents can benefit from being mindful of these differences, and...
Misinformation about divorce can complicate process
It is often heard that 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. Connecticut residents might be surprised to discover that simply is not true -- in fact, divorce rates since the 1980s have actually been declining. However, that statistic is only one of many pieces...
Avoiding extraneous cost and emotional hurt in divorce
It is probably fair to say that divorce is rarely an overwhelmingly pleasant experience for anyone involved. Connecticut residents who have experienced the end of a marriage likely have some unpleasant stories to share about the experience. As a result, some...
Divorce for older couples can impact retirement plans
Gray divorce is not a new concept in America -- for the last 25 years, statistics have indicated that more and more people over the age of 50 are deciding to end their marriages. However, Connecticut residents are reminded that divorce can have a different effect on...
Financial knowledge key to divorce planning
It is no secret that the end of a marriage can be costly. Additionally, it can be difficult for individuals to adjust to their new financial paradigm after a divorce, as some Connecticut residents are already aware. Thankfully, planning ahead in a financial way for...
The difference between divorce and annulment influences taxes
There are important distinctions that must be made when it comes to one's options for legally ending a marriage. Connecticut residents may be used to thinking of the terms "divorce" and "annulment" as interchangeable, but the reality is that these concepts are...
Financial planning helpful in divorce situation
Individuals approach the end of a marriage in different ways, but one general constant is often the emotional toll it can take on both parties. Sometimes, as Connecticut residents are doubtless aware, this can manifest itself in poor or rash decision-making during the...

