It is easy during a divorce to tightly focus on the matters that only immediately concern you, although some long range issues like child support or what assets you will keep following the divorce are likely to be of immediate importance. Still, it is possible to...
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Common contributing factors that lead couples to divorce
Recent reports suggest a drop in the divorce rate, but data suggests it is due more to fewer couples tying the knot. Divorce is still high among first and second marriages alike. While there are many reasons why a once happily married couple splits, there are...
What happens to home equity when you divorce?
When you split from your spouse in Connecticut, you will need to sort your way through a number of important matters, from how you will divide valuable assets to how you plan to share custody of your child or children, if applicable. When it comes to dividing your...
Divorce and your child’s college tuition
Forming a divorce agreement has mostly to do with what you and your spouse want, but there are also some requirements the court may order if it does not feel that personal agreement does not go far enough. Education is one of those areas. Generally speaking,...
3 myths about co-parenting
One of the most difficult aspects of getting a divorce is figuring out custody and visitation. In an ideal situation, you and your ex will co-parent in some capacity. Custody may not be 50/50, but having both parents actively involved with children is what the courts...
What makes for a fair and equitable property settlement?
As you prepare for your Connecticut divorce, one of the things you may be concerned about is how you and your spouse will divide up your marital assets between you. Given that Connecticut is an equitable distribution state, you and (s)he can divide your assets however...
Do you need a forensic accountant on your divorce team?
Every divorce is different. Just as every couple has different factors that ultimately contributed to the split, every couple also has its own matters to work through with regard to dividing up assets and debts. In some cases, the process of asset division can prove...
FAQs about divorce in Connecticut
Preparing for divorce is never easy. Whether it is amicable or contentious, and no matter who is initiating it, divorcing your spouse is confusing and stressful. You probably have a lot of questions about the process and legal details. Divorcing can be complex,...
Divorce trends and what they mean for you
Over the past few years, the divorce rate in the U.S. has decreased. Many people have attributed this fact to the decline in marriages. While the lower rate of marital unions has affected the divorce rate, a closer look reveals a more relevant reason for the decline,...
3 tips for surviving your first Valentine’s Day after divorce
If you are newly single, you may be dreading Valentine's Day this year. The first Valentine's Day after your divorce can be painful and disorienting. But while this holiday may be gut-wrenching at first, you can learn how to make it through it. It is possible to...