Divorce

Planning for one's retirement is an important aspect of overall financial planning, especially as one ages. For Connecticut couples who divorce as retirement approaches, concerns about retirement funding take high priority, and can become one of the most essential...

When preparing to file for divorce, many Connecticut spouses feel the need to set aside funding in case the process becomes contentious or lengthy. The impulse to prepare is not only understandable, but is also a savvy financial move. However, the manner in which one...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Connecticut spouses who are considering filing for divorce in the early weeks of the new year are not alone. January has long been the most popular month to file for divorce, for a number of reasons. Many spouses go through one last holiday as a family in order to...

In the early stages of divorce planning, many Connecticut spouses focus almost exclusively on the 'big ticket' issues in their particular divorce scenario. These issues are usually child custody and property division, and there is no doubt that these topics require a...

Family courts in Connecticut and across the nation deal with a wide range of divorce proceedings. While many follow the 'traditional' lines of the divorce process, some present unique and sometimes even bizarre legal challenges to the table. One recent divorce case...

Connecticut residents who are going through a divorce can easily become overwhelmed by the range of decisions that need to be made and adjustments that are required. It can be difficult to know where to begin. However, when it comes to divorce issues, some items are...