Although divorce is often a difficult experience, understanding the processes ahead of you can alleviate stress. One of the biggest questions separating couples face is whether they need legal help, and if so, what kind. The good news is, you have options. Two common...

As a divorcing parent, you may have more issues to settle than the division of your shared assets and debts, and whether you should pay or receive alimony. In addition to making custody determinations, family law courts may issue other orders regarding the support and...

If you are a stay-at-home mom or businessman in Connecticut undergoing the sundering of your relationship with your spouse, you are not alone. Even though the U.S. Census Bureau reports that overall national divorce rates have dropped between 2009 and 2019, the end of...

In any child custody case, the best interests of the child take precedent over a parent's preferences. From physical safety to familial ties, several important factors influence how a child thrives after his or her parents' divorce, as well as who gets custody....

Pushing through a divorce alone may save you money in the short term, but it may cost you more than that in the long run. If you find yourself facing an unfair order regarding child support, making changes is not easy. Under Connecticut law, modifying orders relating...

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...

A divorcing couple may encounter a lengthy process when they decide how to divide their property. Because Connecticut's divorce laws require distributing assets fairly, spouses could run into problems determining who takes ownership.  If two spouses have trouble...