Shelton Family Law Blog
What is collaborative divorce and how does it work?
Collaborative law divorce is an alternative to the traditional divorce process that may benefit the divorcing couple as they sort out divorce-related issues. Collaborative law divorce can be a more efficient and less emotionally and financially costly approach to...
The costs of credit card debt during divorce
Money can create a significant burden in any marriage. But when spouses have high levels of credit card debt at the time of their separation, it can create some extra stressors. Credit card companies often don't care how much a couple’s divorce may cost. For many,...
How to reduce the impact of divorce on teens
Divorce is a difficult time for everyone involved. When going through a divorce, the number one question on many parents’ minds is “how will this affect my child?” With the sudden influx of hormones and stresses of everyday life, teenagers are already dealing with a...
You and your spouse may be the divorce experts your family needs
Getting a divorce can be a knock-down battle to determine the best interests of your children. But a high-conflict divorce that pits you against your spouse may not be the best course of action for your family. Parents that work together provide a better blueprint for...
Child custody and the holidays: What not to do
Every year parents work to create a happy holiday season for their children. Buying and wrapping gifts, making crafts, creating fun family games, decorating the Christmas tree, making cookies for Santa, the list seems endless. For divorced parents, the holiday season...
How to survive a high-conflict divorce
A high-conflict divorce can dole out exhaustion and an emotional fallout that can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Divorce is daunting, but divorcing a spouse with a high conflict personality can make it even more difficult. A high conflict personality...
Taking the stress out of the holidays
The first holiday season for a newly divorced family will hopefully be a positive experience for the kids and parents. It will also likely be a test of how well the new parenting plan will work. But while the plan may look good on paper and considered many foreseeable...
Getting control of finances after a divorce
Connecticut residents who have gone through a divorce know what a toll this process can take on their finances. It is important for individuals to be as proactive as possible as they try to rebuild their life and get back on track financially. Here are a few tips to...
Can shared custody ever be easy?
Parents usually want to spend as much time as possible with their children. This may be especially true for divorced parents, whose time is already limited as it is. However, many parents just like you are choosing shared custody instead of fighting for primary...
Cryptocurrency and divorce settlements
When couples in Connecticut and around the country divorce, asset division is an important element of the process. This is because there is an assumption that both parties should be able to leave a marriage with the resources needed to rebuild their finances and move...
