When couples break up or divorce, the people involved often desire a clean break. Seeing one another can trigger negative emotions ranging from anger to intense sorrow. A clean break is not often a realistic expectation when people share children with one another....
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Year: 2023
How does Connecticut calculate alimony?
In Connecticut, alimony calculation is a pivotal element in divorce proceedings. While not all divorces involve spousal support, it’s important to understand the intricacies of this area of divorce if it’s a factor. Connecticut's method for calculating alimony hinges...
Do you have to sell your business if you get divorced?
In many cases, family businesses are run by spouses. They may have decided to start a company before, as business partners, and later fallen in love and gotten married. Or they may have gotten married first and then decided to go into business together so that they...
What parental rights do unmarried fathers have in CT?
When couples who share minor or otherwise dependent children get divorced, they must determine how they’ll manage their shared parental rights and responsibilities. This may mean dividing parenting time, which is the time that the child lives with them, or addressing...
How do people hide assets before or while divorcing?
You likely know already that you shouldn’t hide assets during a divorce. It could constitute fraud. If the court discovers that you’ve hidden assets and lied about what you own, it’s not going to help your position at all. You are supposed to make full disclosure to...
3 ways that a Connecticut divorce can alter retirement plans
Many married couples in Connecticut start saving together to fund a comfortable retirement. They may talk about downsizing to a different house or plan specific vacations for after they retire. Yet, dreams of shared adventures may not seem so appealing if the...
How can I obtain sole custody of my child in Connecticut?
Parents who decide they want to divorce typically strive to ensure that their decision to end their marital relationship does not have any lasting negative impacts on their relationship with their children. Sometimes, a parent who has long served as the primary...
Why the state’s definition of alimony matters
In a general sense, alimony serves as support paid to a former spouse after a divorce. The support usually runs for set amount of time, perhaps allowing that person to get back into the workforce. For example, say that a couple decides to have children. They are both...
Why would parents keep a marital home together post-divorce?
When parents of minor children get divorced, they sometimes decide to sell the family home. This is a straightforward tactic for parents who are simply trying to divide their assets. Selling the home for a profit means they can split that profit (or otherwise...
Gray divorce is on the rise
A gray divorce is a divorce case between two spouses who are at least 50 years old. When you look at the statistics, there’s no doubt about it: This type of divorce is becoming more common. The divorce rate for people in this age group has been going up in recent...