Some Connecticut spouses have been pushed to escalate their divorce timelines due to changes in tax law that are scheduled to go into effect with the new year in 2019. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December 2017, includes changes to the way that spousal support...
Divorce
Reasons to get a prenup
Many couples who get married in Connecticut believe that getting a prenup is for wealthy individuals. The reality is that more people than ever before are getting prenups for reasons besides wealth. Almost everyone has assets that they wish to protect even if they are...
Making the right financial choices during divorce
Connecticut couples who are going through a divorce may be able to reduce the financial burden by avoiding some common mistakes. One of those mistakes is spending too much money. Making large purchases can feel comforting in the short term but less so after the bills...
Research links cohabitation with divorce risk
A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family suggests that cohabitation before marriage could increase a couple's chances of getting divorced. There has long been a dispute as to whether the premarital cohabitation effect is real. However, the study authors...
More money, more problems for married couples?
There is a saying that money can't buy happiness, and any affluent person who has gone through a divorce would likely concur with that statement. Having a lot of money cannot insulate couples from relationship problems. In fact, according to a recent report, having a...
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect divorce
People in Connecticut might be aware that at the end of 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The changes this act makes to exemptions for children and to alimony payments means that divorce may end up being more expensive. Under the new law, single parents...
Reducing the psychological impact of divorce on children
Your children's experience during your divorce is likely to be vastly different from your own. You and your children's other parent need to ensure that your children receive the emotional and psychological support they need during the proceedings. Children often feel...
Postnuptial agreement can help divorce process move quickly
Many Connecticut residents may be familiar with former NBC personality Matt Lauer. After he was accused of misconduct at work, his personal life was affected. His wife of nearly a decade filed for divorce. At first, it seemed that it would be difficult for the couple...
Divorce and your family business
If you and your spouse contemplate obtaining a Connecticut divorce, your joint business or professional practice adds one more layer of complexity to what already may be a contentious situation. Your family business likely is not only your largest marital asset, but...
When your ex opens your mail
You may not get as much mail as you used to, but there are still envelopes that arrive in the mailbox that are for your eyes only. But what about when you move out of the house after you and your ex split up? This might be about information that you don't want your ex...