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...
Call To Find Your Way Forward 203-583-8256
Call To Find Your Way Forward 203-583-8256
Direct, Honest And Fair Family Law Solutions
How are a child’s best interests determined?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jan 28, 2021 | Family Law
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....
What constitutes a substantial change of circumstance?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jan 25, 2021 | Family Law
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...
Understand the contents of a prenuptial agreement
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jul 29, 2020 | Family Law
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...
Dividing property through mediation versus litigation
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jun 5, 2020 | Family Law
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...
Family law and your career
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | May 12, 2020 | Family Law
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,...
Psychological eval ordered after man’s bizarre request
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Mar 23, 2020 | Family Law
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...
Relocation, child custody changes and the view of the court
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Family Law
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...
Tips for responsible social media use during divorce
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jul 31, 2019 | Family Law
Connecticut couples who want a stronger marriage might want to consider cutting back on their social media usage. A study conducted by researchers at Boston University and several other organizations found a correlation between higher social media use and lower...
USDA encourages child support requirements for SNAP
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jun 5, 2019 | Family Law
The federal Department of Agriculture is urging states like Connecticut to implement child support cooperation agreements for people receiving food assistance. The USDA guidance was issued to state agencies overseeing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or...
Categories
- Alimony (11)
- Blog (4)
- Child Custody (40)
- Child Support (19)
- Collaborative Divorce (8)
- Divorce (49)
- Divorce Mediation (26)
- Family Law (12)
- Firm News (1)
- High Asset Divorce (29)
- Mediation (3)
Archives
- April 2021 (3)
- March 2021 (3)
- February 2021 (4)
- January 2021 (4)
- December 2020 (3)
- November 2020 (4)
- October 2020 (5)
- September 2020 (4)
- August 2020 (6)
- July 2020 (2)
- June 2020 (4)
- May 2020 (3)
- April 2020 (5)
- March 2020 (3)
- February 2020 (10)
- January 2020 (2)
- December 2019 (3)
- November 2019 (2)
- September 2019 (3)
- August 2019 (4)
- July 2019 (4)
- June 2019 (4)
- May 2019 (4)
- April 2019 (5)
- March 2019 (4)
- February 2019 (2)
- December 2018 (1)
- November 2018 (1)
- October 2018 (1)
- September 2018 (1)
- August 2018 (1)
- July 2018 (2)
- May 2018 (1)
- April 2018 (1)
- March 2018 (1)
- February 2018 (1)
- January 2018 (1)
- December 2017 (2)
- November 2017 (1)
- September 2017 (1)
- August 2017 (2)
- July 2017 (1)
- June 2017 (1)
- April 2015 (5)
- March 2015 (4)
- February 2015 (4)
- January 2015 (5)
- December 2014 (5)
- November 2014 (3)
- October 2014 (5)
- September 2014 (5)
- August 2014 (3)
- July 2014 (5)
- June 2014 (5)
- May 2014 (3)
- April 2014 (5)
- March 2014 (4)
- February 2014 (4)
- January 2014 (5)
- December 2013 (4)
- November 2013 (5)
- October 2013 (4)
- September 2013 (4)
- August 2013 (5)
- July 2013 (4)
- June 2013 (3)