Shelton Family Law Blog
How can I make divorce easier on my children?
Even relatively amicable divorces can be difficult for children. Kids often imagine they had something to do with their parents' split, or feel that their parents will cease loving them as a result. While nothing could be farther from the truth, children must be...
Can social media posts be used as evidence during a divorce?
It is natural to share parts of your life on social media, even when you are going through a contentious divorce. While it may be cathartic to vent how you are really feeling about your ex-spouse online, it can come back to haunt you if something you said is presented...
Is it possible to modify a child support order?
Like all parents, you understand you have a financial duty to support your kids. During your divorce, there is a good chance the judge formalized this requirement. That is, you probably send monthly child support payments for the benefit of the young ones in your...
3 major benefits of divorce mediation
Couples today divorce for all kinds of reasons. You may decide to end your marriage not because you see your spouse as the enemy, but rather because your relationship has changed to the point where a marriage no longer makes sense. Under these and similar...
How do interstate divorces affect custody?
After you and your spouse decided to divorce, they may have informed you that they plan on moving from Connecticut. If you two have children, their relocation will complicate custody matters. Even if they’re moving close by, you will likely worry about your...
How can you make custody transitions a positive experience?
Sharing custody of your children is no question an adjustment for everyone involved. As you and your spouse reach a compromise on the topic of raising your children in Connecticut, you may need to facilitate the understanding and acceptance of your children. Your...
What to do if the other parent is violating a visitation order
Going through a divorce in Connecticut is not usually an easy process. There are many emotions that are involved as people separate the life they had shared throughout the marriage. This includes separating their finances and assets, but it also involves separating...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets?
When you and your spouse decide to get divorced, part of this process involves splitting up your assets. The Connecticut Judicial Branch states that Connecticut is an equitable distribution property state, so the court will divide your marital property in a way deemed...
Understand the contents of a prenuptial agreement
When couples get engaged, a prenuptial agreement may be the last thing they want to consider. However, this document can protect both spouses if they divorce. People should understand what they can and cannot include when they draft this agreement. A prenuptial...
Which behaviors should you avoid with your teen during a divorce?
When you marry your spouse and start a family, you never expect it to end in divorce. When it does happen, however, a split can sometimes be for the best. If you have children, this may be a difficult time for them as well. When raising teenagers while going through a...
