Your 50s and 60s are a new chapter of life. At this point, many individuals get ready for retirement or have already retired. If you had children, they have likely also left the home. This leaves you and your spouse with more time than you may know what to do with. In...

No matter the length of the marriage, not all separations end amicably or easily. Divorce can bring out the worst in some people, causing them to alter their normal behavior to sabotage their soon-to-be ex-spouses. It can also cause some people to act against their...

Regardless of the length of your marriage, getting divorced may leave you feeling uncertain about your future. The very core of your identity may feel the impact of transitioning back to life as an independent person and set the foundation for doubts about your...

If you and your spouse oppose litigation for your upcoming divorce, what other options do you have? Two of the most popular alternatives are mediation and collaborative divorce, but what are the differences? Minimize impact with mediation Mediation is a private...

You might feel tempted to represent yourself during your divorce. You may think you can handle negotiating and spotting a good deal because you work in business. You might want to save money by not paying for legal services. However, self-representing in court is a...

If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you might have noticed ads for online divorce services. You pay a flat fee, fill out the forms and end up with a divorce in just a few weeks.  While that may seem like an easy answer, the facts about divorce with an...

If you have plans to divorce, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 782,038 divorces occurred in the U.S. in 2018. If this is your first divorce, it is easy to feel unsure about how you should handle the process. Make sure you...

Many of those preparing for divorce proceedings in Connecticut may feel as though they know what to expect. Yet most people report that learning that one's 401(k) is subject to property division comes as a surprise. While most believe such accounts are individual...

Sharing with children the news of a parental divorce may be one of the hardest things moms and dads must do. While these conversations are never easy, there are some ways parents can work together to create the best possible outcomes for their children. Discussions...

When you decided to take time away from your career and become a stay-at-home mom, you did so because you cared about your kids and wanted to spend more time with them. Most likely, you didn’t think about how that decision would impact you if you got divorced. Yet...