Shelton Family Law Blog
Concerns about your ex’s lifestyle and custody
When it comes to child custody, parents often have a lot on their plate. We realize that the emotional hardships people face due to custody matters are often significant and there is a wide range of topics that arise during custody disputes and problems related to...
The different options for dividing a business during divorce
The idea of dividing up a business during divorce can be a stressful one. Family law resources can help guide divorcing couples through these and other challenges during the divorce process, including providing help for divorcing couples who share a business....
Family law and your career
For those who end their marriage, many different responsibilities arise. Sometimes, people move beyond the hardships associated with their divorce relatively quickly, while others face difficulties for a very long time following the divorce process. For example,...
Using boundaries to safely navigate divorce
Going through divorce poses many challenges for couples in Connecticut, especially as they work to separate their lives and move forward as independent persons. The process of moving apart may create additional challenges for people who share children with their ex,...
Getting ready for child custody
Divorce is complicated but seeking a custody agreement or order that reflects the children’s best interest is a task that seems almost insurmountable. There are ways to deal with child custody challenges in Connecticut and help your children get through this difficult...
Moving, marital strain and divorce
For some couples, moving into a new home or even a different party of the country is very exciting. Couples cannot wait to begin their new lives and pursue lucrative opportunities, such as a better job or hobbies that one was previously unable to participate in. On...
What does equitable distribution mean?
When you divorce, Connecticut law requires you and your spouse to divide your marital property fairly and equitably between you. In other words, we are one of the many equitable distribution states. But what does this mean? As FindLaw explains, the words “equitable”...
How to file for a child support modification
When the court makes a ruling on child support, it does so with the understanding that circumstances may not always remain the same. The court knows that as children grow, their needs may vary. It understands that the job market changes, and sometimes, income changes....
Psychological eval ordered after man’s bizarre request
It may come as little surprise to many people in Shelton that divorce proceedings can often become contentious. This is especially true when dealing with such sensitive issues as child custody. Divorcing parents may feel compelled to dig their proverbial heels in...
Child custody: What is a material change in circumstances?
There’s no doubt that there’s a lot at stake when a child custody dispute arises. The outcome could drastically affect your relationship with your child. It could limit the time you spend with him or her, and even the way in which visitation occurs, such as supervised...
