Social media is all around us and is endemic to every part of modern life. It follows that many Connecticut residents use the likes of Facebook and Twitter to document different aspects of their lives, but experts warn that use of social media during a divorce should...
Divorce
Women in midst of divorce entitled to more than they might think
The division of marital property as part of a separation can be one of the most stressful parts of the process. Any Connecticut resident who has experienced divorce can attest to the fact that the financial portion of the divorce process is a complicated affair....
Advance preparation for divorce settlements can smooth transition
It is no secret that a separation of any type can be challenging and at times difficult for all parties involved. Many experts agree that preparing in advance for divorce settlement negotiations can help smooth the road towards a quick and equitable end to a marriage....
Politician set to divorce after scandal
A prominent former state governor is facing the end of his marriage after a sex scandal damaged his relationship, according to local media. Connecticut residents may be familiar with Eliot Spitzer, the former Attorney General and governor who resigned in the late...
Financial disputes can be a red flag for divorce
Couples fight about many different things in the course of a relationship, and many of those fights are perfectly healthy and natural. However, as some Connecticut residents can attest, those fights can sometimes escalate. If they become pervasive, some experts say...
Divorce questions asked by children should be heeded by adults
Many parents facing a separation have noted that the hardest part of the process is explaining the facts of the matter to their children. As many Connecticut residents are aware, divorce can be hardest on children who lack the ability to fully grasp the particulars of...
Divorce hardest on young children, study says
A separation can be profoundly difficult on the parties involved, but a new study suggests it may be even more so for young children. Connecticut residents know how challenging the divorce process can be, and it stands to reason that young children without the ability...
Same-sex divorce may be clarified by Supreme Court ruling
The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act as being unconstitutional will have many repercussions for same-sex unions throughout the United States. Here in Connecticut and elsewhere, those repercussions may also manifest in the issue of...
Divorce and ‘co-parenting’ challenging for Connecticut families
There is no denying that divorce is a challenging process. Connecticut families facing divorce are aware of the unique challenges facing separating spouses who have children. However, many experts agree that children too often bear the brunt of emotional burden in...
Older people seeking divorce more common, experts say
It's been called "Grey Divorce" -- the prevalence of baby boomers over 50 seeking separations from long-term partners is on the rise. Connecticut residents approaching retirement age are actually statistically more likely to seek a divorce than ever before in history....

