When a marriage ends, assets are divided according to state law. However, Connecticut residents are reminded that issues like property division and child support are not the only ones at play in a divorce. In many cases, insurance will have to be restructured to...
During a tumultuous time like the end of a marriage, it is commonplace for both individuals involved to concentrate predominantly upon the issues that directly pertain to the here and now. However, some Connecticut residents are already aware that a divorce can give...
After 33 years of marriage, one of rock and roll's most enduring couples appears to be headed for a marital split. For Connecticut fans, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are household names, the former for his prodigious musical career and the latter for the front-line role...
By now, most people are familiar with the term "gray divorce," attributed to people over 50 who have decided to end their marriages. Indeed, here in Connecticut -- as across the nation -- the trend of late-life divorce continues to grow. There are several reasons for...
Many Americans have pets, animals they often consider parts of their family. But when a Connecticut couple chooses to get a divorce, which of them is entitled to custody of the family dog, cat or parrot? This question depends heavily on the specifics of the divorce in...
It is a well-known fact that the end of a marriage can have financial repercussions for both spouses, both immediately and moving forward. This is even more true for Connecticut residents going through grey divorces, or divorce after age 50. Thankfully, there are...
The manner in which marriages end can range from amicable agreements between people who find they have grown apart to grudge matches that rival the most bitter reality television drama. Connecticut residents know the experience of divorce varies from couple to couple,...
As life expectancies continues to rise, more and more retirement-aged Americans are finding themselves dissatisfied with their long-term marriages. As a result, so-called gray divorce is spiking, with one in four divorces happening between individuals over 50. Since...
It is no secret that divorce can be difficult on both parties involved, not to mention any children that might have resulted from the union. Here in Connecticut, it is easy for individuals involved in a divorce to find resources to help them through this difficult...
Added to the many emotional challenges of a divorce, some vital financial decisions must be made. Homeowners in Connecticut have to try and put emotions aside when considering what to do about the mortgage in a divorce. Although one spouse -- often the mother -- may...