Shelton Family Law Blog
How do you handle student loans during divorce?
You may be trying to figure out student loans because you are going through divorce. Divorce can obviously be either kind of a happy recovering time in life, or it can be a sad time in life. According to the College Investor, student loans and having student loans...
Consider this if you plan on representing yourself in divorce
If you’re sitting there reading this blog and wondering whether you need an attorney to assist you with your divorce, you’re not alone. Many people think that they can handle marriage dissolution matters on their own, especially when they can amicably work with their...
Dividing a 401k in a divorce
While many people in Shelton go into divorce proceedings believing that they know everything as to what to expect, there will inevitably be some issues that will take them by surprise. For many, learning that one's 401k account is subject to marital property...
Relocation, child custody changes and the view of the court
Let us say that you have received a long-awaited promotion at work, but it requires relocating with your nine-year-old son, Michael, from Shelton, CT, to Newark, NJ. What kind of issues will you face with the other parent and the court, and how will the move affect...
Can a child’s disability affect custody matters?
When you and your spouse decide to divorce there are many factors to consider, but few are important as arranging the care of a special-needs child. The University of Wisconsin released a study that suggests divorce rates among couples with disabled kids may not be as...
What Should I Know About Child Custody Law?
The court handling your divorce case in Connecticut can also rule on the custody of your child. The standard statutory provision states that if you have children with your spouse during your marriage, you will have joint custody. Again, it says that you will both have...
How does divorce mediation work?
Mediation is a great way to work through a high conflict situation. This is why it works so well in a divorce. Naturally, there will be conflict when you end your marriage. However, the divorce process does not have to turn bitter and create even more tension in your...
What can you do when divorce mediation fails?
Mediation is an easy way that couples use to settle their divorce disputes. A mediator acts as the moderator, advisor, legal translator, etc. Sometimes a court may advise you to try the mediation process as it works better than the court process for some cases....
Entering a new relationship during a custody battle
The divorce process is challenging for a host of reasons, from the high levels of stress associated with ending a marriage to financial uncertainty. However, matters involving kids are very tough for many parents and particularly difficult issues, such as custody...
What fathers should know about their custody rights after divorce
During a divorce, both parents have equal custody rights until the court decides who becomes the primary custodian. Every state has child custody laws, and couples in Shelton should understand this when considering what will happen to their children after divorce....
